HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsMas Carving Center
Indonesia
Mas village is a traditional Balinese village located in the south part of Ubud, Bali. It is known for its arts, especially wooden arts and often called as the artistic countryside. In this village you can see many professional sculptor carvings some woods. You can also look at their final products, sight-seeing and even shop for some wood handicrafts in this village.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Mas Carving Center. I invite you to take a moment to stand near the entrance and simply absorb the atmosphere of this remarkable artisan enclave. …
Listen in the app2The Courtyard and Raw Materials
As we step into the open-air courtyard, your attention is immediately drawn to the massive trunks and rough-hewn blocks of timber scattered methodically around the space. This is the foundation of the art form, the raw physical…
Listen in the app3The Master Carver's Pavilion
Moving deeper into the complex, we arrive at the Master Carver's Pavilion, the bustling epicenter of creation. Here, beneath the shade of a traditional thatched roof, you witness the alchemy of craftsmanship. …
Listen in the app4The Mythological Carvings Gallery
We now transition from the workshops into the first of the exhibition spaces, the Mythological Carvings Gallery. This area is a visual encyclopedia of the Hindu-Balinese cosmological narrative. …
Listen in the app5The Contemporary Art Wing
Stepping into the Contemporary Art Wing, you will immediately perceive a dramatic shift in both form and philosophy. While the previous gallery was anchored in classical mythology and rigid iconographic rules, this space…
Listen in the app6The Polishing and Finishing Area
As we continue our progression through the center, we arrive at the Polishing and Finishing Area. This stage of the process, though perhaps less dramatic than the initial carving, is absolutely critical to the final aesthetic and…
Listen in the app7The Final Gallery and Artisan Shop
Our journey concludes in the Final Gallery and Artisan Shop, a vast, climate-controlled space where the finished masterpieces are displayed. This is the culmination of the laborious process we have just witnessed. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we prepare to leave the Mas Carving Center, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound cultural and artistic journey we have undertaken. We began by examining the raw timber, understanding the animistic respect the…
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What is Mas Carving Center?
Mas Carving Center is a place in Indonesia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -8.5620, 115.2691 |
| Last updated |
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