It has been a while since this group was formed. This group has received trainings in making paper several times. First process, this group received training of  making recycle paper only from paper, and colored with natural color, such as leaves, the skin of mangosteen, etc. We prefer using natural color as it is more environmental friendly. Soon after that, we went through the process of making the paper using the stem of banana bunch. Using this, the color of the paper is more natural because it is not easy to put natural coloring like what we did to the pure paper. We have routine meeting every Friday afternoon. This group is now focusing on making the box using combination of recycles paper and cardboard.

After taking sometimes to find the member, this group is finally formed. Consist of 5 members, this group has already received training several times. This group is located in Denpasar, as we were trying to form the group in the area with the glorious weather. Firstly, we were planning to formed the group in Bangli, yet this is a high rainfall area. After taking some considerations and survey, we decided to forming the group in Denpasar.

Currently, We are still focusing on the improvements of our clients products, and also adding up the variety of the products. So far, there are two more craftmakers who joined Bali Artisans. They are producing wooden statue and souveniers made from shells. These two new handicraft producers still need more training in business management, as the major problem of these producers is calculating their cost and profit. When we came down to their place, and We were trying to figure out problems that they faces, We found that the products that they sell is not cover up all of the costs to make the products. Their products will be listed in this website soon next months.

Pelaga Kopi is sourced from Kiadan Pelaga and is produced by Subak Abian Sari Bhoga (Pelaga) a community based cooperative with the help Yayasan Wahana Kria Putri through Bali Artisans. Your purchase of Pelaga Kopi will directly benefit the people of Pelaga

All Bali Artisans activities in supporting the micro producers in Bali, is supported by Art Venture Singapore. This partnership has been running since last September 2008. Most of the activities supported by Art Venture are training on the design and development of handcrafted products, support for business management, provide loan assistance if needed, and develop appropriate marketing strategies. 

After couple of months re-designing and creating a new look for our web, finally We are proud to launch our new look website. We create this website to give our customers an easy access to browse through our profile and product catalog. Online shopping chart is also provided in this website. Products will be updated once a months, and all of our activities will be listed and updated in this web. So, enjoy and place an order to help our artisans!

Blessing day! We were invited to participate selling our products during the Kartini Asia Network conference at Mercure Hotel Sanur. This three days expo brought good outcomes for us, and especially for our artisans.

Bali Artisans held their first handicraft expo for fairer trade at the Kalimantan Cafe in Sanur for three days. We were blessed with blue skies and sunny weather throughout the weekend. At the opening party on the first night, guestspeakers from Mitra Bali presented the audience with important information about the principles of Fair Trade and why it is important to support the movement.

We have added new products including silver jewellery, aromatic incense, candles and eco-friendly notebooks. Please browse through our online catalogue for more information. 

Indonesia's 1st Microfinance Conference was held in May at the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel. As part of the Wahana Kria Putri Foundation, Bali Artisans was invited to attend the conference as a stall holder.