Artisans
Togog Suyasa
LATITUDES World Decor
Hand-carved wood sculpuresBALI "He was a kind man and he knew about our family's strained condition. He offered me wise words of advice, encouraging me to work hard so my children would not suffer the same problems I did." "I am the son of farmers born in Tampaksiring, and the third of four siblings . When I was in the second year of elementary school my father passed away from a disease that spread out due to the disaster brought on by an eruption from Mount Agung. "Our financial conditions became very limited after his death, so I used to work hard...
Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari
LATITUDES World Decor
"My village has been renowned as a woodcarving center... the fantastic thing is that almost 90 percent of the women know how to carve."
Wayan Genep
LATITUDES World Decor
"My greatest desire was to become an artist, and so people in my village helped me learn the art of carving, and I learned fast!"
Nengah Sudarsana
LATITUDES World Decor
"From an early age I loved natural things – plants, animals, birds or sea life… I particularly want to create wildlife and other animal themes in an exact, realistic and original way…."
Wayan Nuliati
LATITUDES World Decor
"After graduating from high school, I got married. My husband is a skilled wood-carver and I learned this art from him."