2-Day Celuk, Mas & Batuan Master Artisan Guilds Circuit
Gold & silversmiths of Celuk, sacred mask carvers of Mas, and Batuan black-ink masters
Explore Bali’s ancestral artisan spine along the southern approaches to Ubud. Walk through three world-famous guild villages where specialized artistic crafts have been passed down through family bloodlines for seven centuries: Celuk for intricate gold and silver filigree, Mas for sacred topeng wooden mask carving, and Batuan for dense, evocative ink-and-wash painting.
Day-by-Day Itinerary & Daily Flow
Celuk Silver Filigree & Tohpati Batik Weaving Guilds
Begin in Tohpati to observe master weavers applying molten beeswax with copper canting pens onto pure cotton, followed by dipping in natural indigo and mangosteen peel dye baths.
Continue north to Celuk. Enter a traditional multi-generational family workshop to watch artisans melt 925 sterling silver granules, pull fine wire, and solder intricate jawan (granulation) filigree jewelry.
Dine in a private thatched bamboo bale pavilion floating over freshwater carp ponds, savoring grilled freshwater prawns (udang bakar madu) and water spinach kangkung.
Private 925 Sterling Silver Ring Forging Masterclass in Celuk
Mas Sacred Mask Carving & Batuan Ancient Temple Heritage
Visit the artisan village of Mas, the historic cradle of Balinese wood sculpture. Meet a master carver of Topeng Sidakarya and Barong masks, chiseling sacred pule wood with 40 distinct curved gouges.
Admire the split candi bentar gateway of Pura Desa Batuan, dating back to 1022 AD. Visit a generational home studio to learn Batuan’s signature minutely detailed black ink and tempera painting technique.
Conclude in central Ubud with a sunset stroll through artisan galleries along Jalan Hanoman, followed by dining at Casa Luna celebrating Janet DeNeefe’s heritage spice recipes.
Mas Village Sacred Topeng Mask Carving & Batuan Art Tour
Ubud
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Field Gear & Packing Essentials
Core expedition essentials verified for tropical island maritime transit, volcanic trails, and remote crossings.
- ✓ Footwear: Broken-in trail runners or reef booties with vulcanized high-traction grip.
- ✓ Waterproof Pack: 20L submersible dry bag for open-sea tender and zodiac boat transfers.
- ✓ Health & Sun: Reef-safe mineral sunscreen, tropical DEET insect repellent, and electrolytes.
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