What to bring home from Bali: souvenir made of balinese silver

What should you bring home from Bali so that the souvenir doesn't end up in the back of a drawer right after you return home? The search for souvenirs can easily stretch over several days. Carved figurines, batik, sarongs, ceramics, coffee, chocolate, spices, incense – the choice is huge. And you can also bring home a souvenir that you made with your own hands! For example, a silver ring, earrings or a pendant. A silver workshop covers two popular tourist requests at once: what unusual thing to do in Bali and what unique souvenir to bring home. We'll tell you where in Bali you can make jewellery yourself.

The village of Celuk and Balinese silver

Different villages around Ubud have long developed their own craft traditions: in some places people worked with wood carving, in others with painting, while Celuk became known for silverwork and jewellery workshops. Jewellery workshops and shops line the village streets, and the craft is passed down between generations of artisans. It is here that you can not just pick out a finished piece of jewellery from a display case, but watch the entire creation process. And even more interesting – try making it yourself. The artisans create jewellery by hand and run workshops for travellers.

In just a few hours you can go through almost the entire path of a jeweller: from the idea and a small piece of silver to a finished item that you can take with you the very same day. No experience working with metal is required – all you need is your enthusiasm and a bit of creativity. You can choose a ready-made design or come with your own sketch and make a ring, earrings, a pendant, a charm or any other piece of jewellery. And if you don't have a specific idea, they will help you develop one on the spot. At the MyBaliTrips silver workshop each participant is given 7 grams of silver and tools, and you can always count on the help of an experienced master. This amount is enough for one piece of jewellery. If your idea requires more metal, you can pay the difference. Natural stones are also paid for separately.

How the silver workshop in Bali works

First, participants are told about the materials, tools and safety rules. Then comes the most interesting part – choosing your future piece of jewellery. During the making process, the silver is melted, a blank is prepared, the future item is shaped, cut, soldered, sanded and polished. The master is right there and helps at every stage, but the participant does a significant part of the work themselves. The ring may not turn out as flawlessly uniform as a factory-made piece. Somewhere there will be a small trace of handwork, somewhere a line will come out slightly different from the original sketch. But it is exactly these details that make the item genuinely yours. After all, what matters here is not a perfect result, but the enjoyment of the process itself. After the final polishing stage, you can take your finished piece of jewellery with you right away.

The workshop is also designed for people who are holding jewellery tools for the very first time. The session takes approximately 2.5-3 hours. There are morning and afternoon groups at 09:15, 13:30 and 15:30, so it can be fitted into a time that suits you. It's convenient to combine it with a trip to Ubud or other places in the central part of Bali.

You can book the silver workshop in Celuk on the MyBaliTrips website. Choose a convenient time, come up with a design for your jewellery in advance or trust the master on the spot – you'll take the finished piece home with you the same day.

An unusual date in Bali

By the way, a workshop like this is not only a chance to make a memorable souvenir, but also a great idea for a romantic date. Instead of the usual exchange of gifts, you can make jewellery for each other. Or create matching rings. They don't have to be wedding rings and don't have to be identical – everyone chooses their own design. A silver item will remain not just a souvenir from Bali, but a thing carrying a piece of your story.

After the session you can continue the day according to your own scenario: head off to a romantic dinner on a secluded terrace overlooking Ubud's tropical jungle or relax at a spa. A spa in Bali is not just a massage, but an entire culture of relaxation and wellness, made up of ancient rituals and knowledge about the body passed down from generation to generation. Spa centres offer a huge variety of programmes, from traditional Balinese massage to various scrubs and flower baths. You can choose a spa centre and a programme on our website.

Frequently asked questions

Where in Bali is silver jewellery made?
One of the most famous places is the village of Celuk near Ubud. It is known for its jewellery workshops and its tradition of working with silver.

Can you make silver jewellery yourself in Bali?
Yes. At the MyBaliTrips workshop you can make a ring, pendant, earrings, a charm or a piece of jewellery of your own design by yourself. All the main stages of the making process are done together with the master.

Do you need experience working with silver?
No. The workshop is designed for beginners as well, and the master accompanies the participant and gives guidance throughout the entire process.

How long does the workshop last?
About 2.5–3 hours depending on the complexity of the chosen piece of jewellery. There are slots at 09:15, 13:30 and 15:30.

How much silver is included in the price?
Each participant is provided with 7 grams of silver to make one piece of jewellery. Additional metal and natural stones can be paid for separately.