A little Guide to Seminyak, Bali
One of the best parts of travelling is finding one off pieces to bring home and remember your trip by, whether that’s a bottle of wine, a toothpaste you love or something more extravagant. I can never stop myself having a little wander around the shops. Seminyak is a great area for just that. These were my favourite spots.
Biku
This little cafe is a treat in every way. So popular it’s necessary to have a reservation most evenings. The food is asian fusion in the cafe/bistro culture way. The food is wonderful and you will easily find ten things you want to order but the real treat is the location, a 150 year old teak jogio.
Carga
A super chic earthy but modern homewares store. I loved the linen and wood pieces. There were also really cute baby clothes, fabrics and great small pieces perfect for holiday presents.
Sabia
Sabia is a great example of a modern regional designer. The clothes are nearly all made of tie-dye or ikat fabric. however they are modern and clean in colour and cut. Instead of the 90s garish tie-dye colour ways, theirs are muted in greys, navy, oatmeal and the occasion chic pop of colour – normally hermes orange. I bought a wonderful pair of wide leg silk pants, but I loved the underwear and dresses too.
Magali Pascal
Understated and relaxed. This brand is an Balinese take on Isabel Marant, Vanessa Bruno and Zimmerman all rolled into one. I ended up trying half the shop on. The price point is great and they sell online.
Tirta Naga
There are lots of ‘antique’ homeware/culture shops in Bali, many sell similar products. Some are better than others, in terms of both quality and taste. I found this shop had a lovely selection of old and new items, the price wasn’t too high for ‘touristy’ items and the quality was good.
Lulu Yasmine
A little racy and sexy but with some wonderful pieces. I loved the jewellery and belts which were studded leather and layered.
Coco Moku
This shop is filled with beach friendly resort clothes, colourful silks and embellished white dresses. They had a huge selection of off-the-shoulder pieces which were very pretty. Well worth a good rail dig and try on.
