Jalan Sulawesi
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Brad X
Minnesota511 contributions
Mar 2020
My girlfriend wanted to pick up some fabric to bring home. Denpasar is a big city with lots of traffic, so you don't just zip in and zip out to Jalan Sulawesi. We made a list of things we wanted to see in Denpasar, hired a driver, and made a day of it. Lots of the shop owners spoke English, but having our driver along to help ask questions on our behalf helped. There are lots of fabric shops on this street, as well as the surrounding area, and they all kinda blended together after we entered the 4th or 5th one. They all seem to have pretty much the same fabrics, and none of them were selling it for substantially less than anyone else. The prices were definitely less than what we would pay in the US, but I'm not sure we would go out of our way to go through the hassle of getting to this location again. It's right across the street from Pasar Badung and you park in the same parking lot to visit both. If you are hitting one, you might as well stop at the other, otherwise I probably wouldn't recommend fighting all the traffic just to go fabric shopping here.
Written 29 March 2020
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James Williamson
Hobart, Australia8 contributions
Jun 2023
Both my partner and I love it. but we don't go just to look . Vanessa is looking for dupion silks , I find its great if you know what your looking for otherwise you get hypnotised and overwhelmed. We met Joab in number 93 as I recall. It was a joy. Born in Surabaya, then Geelong for a time. Gracious comes to mind . And all at a quarter of the price she would pay here in Tassie for her silk. If you love fabric its paradise. There is also a shop that sells jewellery findings and you can buy a "diamond" as big as the Ritz !
Written 28 June 2023
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Katrina O
Wollongong, Australia24 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Definitely you need to head to Jalan Sulawesi Denpasar for the street of Fabric.
On one end is the Quilting Batic , on the other end is there is dress fabric. After a while it does tend to all look very similar and there are two sides of the street to look at . After two visits , one year apart, I have done one whole side ...other side for next year. Batik fat quarters at the end of the street are $1 , and $10 for a pack - all are printed out the back of the premises with amazing wood blocks. Beautiful Batik for $4 to $8 a metre that are divine! Take some water and prices are fixed from what I could tell.
Save some money for Alta Moda , 3 floor of fabric heaven.
On one end is the Quilting Batic , on the other end is there is dress fabric. After a while it does tend to all look very similar and there are two sides of the street to look at . After two visits , one year apart, I have done one whole side ...other side for next year. Batik fat quarters at the end of the street are $1 , and $10 for a pack - all are printed out the back of the premises with amazing wood blocks. Beautiful Batik for $4 to $8 a metre that are divine! Take some water and prices are fixed from what I could tell.
Save some money for Alta Moda , 3 floor of fabric heaven.
Written 18 July 2015
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Cheryl K
Pawcatuck, CT9 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
This was my second trip to Jalan Sulawesi. Locals said there was nowhere in Denpasar to buy fabric other than the tourist sites where drivers take you automatically. But if you want what Europeans, Americans and Australians quilt with batik coton cap, you need to go to Madju right across from the traditional market at the end of the street. $2.50/metre and it's a large selection. I filled a small suitcase this trip!
Written 6 March 2014
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Julie A
Adelaide, Australia5 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
i went to Jalan Sulawesi after reading reviews on here. And I wasn't disappointed. We had limited time as the driver on our day trip did a detour for me to come here. I made a beeline straight for shop 17 or 19 which were the two recommended. The staff were very helpful and it was so cheap. They had a fantastic range of batiks and jelly rolls ( which I didn't see until later as I got so carried away picking out all the fabulous prints) . I bought almost 4kg of fabric and could have bought so much more! Next time I will plan a longer trip and an empty suitcase to get more.
Say no to the helpers who hassle you on the way. I just said tidak terima Kasi politely and kept walking (no thank you)
Say no to the helpers who hassle you on the way. I just said tidak terima Kasi politely and kept walking (no thank you)
Written 23 April 2015
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Smigiggles
Ottawa192 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
Japan Sulawesi is a street full of fabric shops. The fabric is mostly for fashion (a lot of it is very beautiful stuff you'd make a ball gown out of) -- linen, silk, brocade, etc. I'm a quilter and went looking for 100% cotton. I would ask at the front of the store and the people would say "yes" or "no". Here are a few tips:
-I went on a Sunday at 10:30am and stayed for about 90min. The one store billed as a "quilting store" was closed
-some stores have set prices (these ones are generally staffed by women in head scarves) while the others require significant bartering.
-prices for a print should be about $2.60 Australia/Canadian per metre (26 000 rupees)
-the solids varied in cost depending on quality AND some were 1.5m wide so were more expensive. 30 000 rupees per meter was what I paid for decent quality cotton
-BEWARE of "helpers" on the street. They speak English, will come into a store (follow you, pretend they own the store) and drive the price up (and then get a kick-back from the owner). I told two people explicitly that I did not want their help. Each woman seems to have her own block/turf. There are fewer of these women the further down the street you go.
-my absolute favourite store was Anis Batik (anis_batik_bali@yahoo.com, Jl Sulawesi 27 Denpasar). Fixed prices, tons of cotton batik (and quite a few prints that read as more solid than the usual batiks (I don't like the tie-dyed look of most batiks). The women were lovely -- not at all pushy
-bring water, these little stores aren't air conditioned
-bring SMALL bills to prevent waiting for people to go to get change
-I had trouble getting a cab. Someone offered me a flat rate to where I needed to get to but it was easily a 20% mark up. If you can, call a cab to get you. I walked to a busier road and waited about 15min for a cab to drive by.
-many people on this string have spoken about Alt Moda -- I went by there and it's very fancy and not the sort of place to get cheap material for quilting.
-in all, I bought 10 different fabrics and am very happy.
-I went on a Sunday at 10:30am and stayed for about 90min. The one store billed as a "quilting store" was closed
-some stores have set prices (these ones are generally staffed by women in head scarves) while the others require significant bartering.
-prices for a print should be about $2.60 Australia/Canadian per metre (26 000 rupees)
-the solids varied in cost depending on quality AND some were 1.5m wide so were more expensive. 30 000 rupees per meter was what I paid for decent quality cotton
-BEWARE of "helpers" on the street. They speak English, will come into a store (follow you, pretend they own the store) and drive the price up (and then get a kick-back from the owner). I told two people explicitly that I did not want their help. Each woman seems to have her own block/turf. There are fewer of these women the further down the street you go.
-my absolute favourite store was Anis Batik (anis_batik_bali@yahoo.com, Jl Sulawesi 27 Denpasar). Fixed prices, tons of cotton batik (and quite a few prints that read as more solid than the usual batiks (I don't like the tie-dyed look of most batiks). The women were lovely -- not at all pushy
-bring water, these little stores aren't air conditioned
-bring SMALL bills to prevent waiting for people to go to get change
-I had trouble getting a cab. Someone offered me a flat rate to where I needed to get to but it was easily a 20% mark up. If you can, call a cab to get you. I walked to a busier road and waited about 15min for a cab to drive by.
-many people on this string have spoken about Alt Moda -- I went by there and it's very fancy and not the sort of place to get cheap material for quilting.
-in all, I bought 10 different fabrics and am very happy.
Written 12 March 2017
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bandicoot66
australia9 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
it pays to know something about textiles before heading into the jungle of sulawesi st.
maju at 19 sulawesi has a huge and daily-changing stock of batik cottons and rayons. if you see something you love, grab it on the spot, because there is every chance it is a one-off.
the prices are very fair, the staff are very helpful and honest, and the owners really look after the horde of rescued cats that live in the back.
price for cottons in september 2018: 28,000 Rp/metre
a few doors down at dua lima 25 sulawesi, there is a great selection of pure linen and linen blends in various weights, down the back of the shop. prices are clearly marked and bargains are to be had. nobody hassles you.
my worst experience in 24 years shopping here on sulawesi st was this morning.
i was at murah dua and was sold some “100% linen”. when i went to pick it up to put into my own shopping bag, it was immediately apparent that the stuff was a slithery synthetic. i scrunched it repeatedly in my hand and it didn’t crumple or crease at all.
i then refused to purchase it and the owner became extremely irate and quite rude.
i am no expert, but i have been buying linen for thirty years, and i know how it feels. and i know how a synthetic feels.
to be fair, he had some lovely looking fabrics in murah dua, but synthetics are not my thing at all.
like everyone else says: parking is a nightmare. it isn’t the cleanest place you have ever seen. avoid the ladies who attach themselves to you to “help”....the prices go up. firmly and politely say no thanks and repeat yourself if you have to. try to get there at 9am when they open...it is a hot hell later in the day. take water. take your time...there is a lot to see.
maju at 19 sulawesi has a huge and daily-changing stock of batik cottons and rayons. if you see something you love, grab it on the spot, because there is every chance it is a one-off.
the prices are very fair, the staff are very helpful and honest, and the owners really look after the horde of rescued cats that live in the back.
price for cottons in september 2018: 28,000 Rp/metre
a few doors down at dua lima 25 sulawesi, there is a great selection of pure linen and linen blends in various weights, down the back of the shop. prices are clearly marked and bargains are to be had. nobody hassles you.
my worst experience in 24 years shopping here on sulawesi st was this morning.
i was at murah dua and was sold some “100% linen”. when i went to pick it up to put into my own shopping bag, it was immediately apparent that the stuff was a slithery synthetic. i scrunched it repeatedly in my hand and it didn’t crumple or crease at all.
i then refused to purchase it and the owner became extremely irate and quite rude.
i am no expert, but i have been buying linen for thirty years, and i know how it feels. and i know how a synthetic feels.
to be fair, he had some lovely looking fabrics in murah dua, but synthetics are not my thing at all.
like everyone else says: parking is a nightmare. it isn’t the cleanest place you have ever seen. avoid the ladies who attach themselves to you to “help”....the prices go up. firmly and politely say no thanks and repeat yourself if you have to. try to get there at 9am when they open...it is a hot hell later in the day. take water. take your time...there is a lot to see.
Written 6 September 2018
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Sandra C
Melbourne, Australia21 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Have visited Bali twice and both times went to Jalan Sulawesi. Have visited both Maju Batik (on Jalan Sulawesi) & CV Dewi Mas (on Jalan Gajah Mada).
Both shops are fabulous...the range of batiks is excellent.
A large number of jelly rolls, fat quarter packs, charm packs etc are available. Current prices are approx $2.60 to $2.70 a metre.
For those into sewing there is also another shop to consider for Sewing notions.
It is called Toko Central, Jalan Raya Kuta no 102.
It is a short taxi ride (15 mins?) from Jalan Sulawesi and you won't be sorry you made the trip....beads, threads, zips, buttons, bag clips and handles and any other sewing requirement/notion you are likely to ever need. It looks confusing but the staff are extremely helpful.
Both shops are fabulous...the range of batiks is excellent.
A large number of jelly rolls, fat quarter packs, charm packs etc are available. Current prices are approx $2.60 to $2.70 a metre.
For those into sewing there is also another shop to consider for Sewing notions.
It is called Toko Central, Jalan Raya Kuta no 102.
It is a short taxi ride (15 mins?) from Jalan Sulawesi and you won't be sorry you made the trip....beads, threads, zips, buttons, bag clips and handles and any other sewing requirement/notion you are likely to ever need. It looks confusing but the staff are extremely helpful.
Written 27 May 2015
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Nicky P
Perth, Australia65 contributions
Jan 2014 • Business
This place is quite full on.... Firstly they have different prices for locals and foreigners so I suggest you really try and barter them down a little..A lot of the stores have the same fabrics and its a matter of finding the best price.. I cant tell you how many times I have bought some fabric thinking I'd stumbled across something new only to find it cheaper several shops down.. It can get very overwhelming as there are so many shops all looking the same. I have only now become familiar with the area and found my favourites to deal with.. Good luck!!
Written 1 February 2014
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MaybeinOz
Melbourne, Australia125 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
Beautiful batiks for $2 U.S./meter. We went to Bali on a fabric tour and spent two days shopping at Sulawesi street. There are two main stores for good quality cotton Bali batiks and another store further down that sells beautiful cotton sarongs that can be used for quilting.
Written 6 January 2016
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Hi, I wanted to get in contact with some of the shop owners to see if they send fabric to the UK. I know the type of fabric I want and have been to the shops before. Could anyone put me in contact with a shop owner?
Thank you Tilly
Written 30 May 2020
wanting wholesale prices on sarongs in Bali does anyone know where I can get them. Im staying in Seminyak.
Written 11 January 2020
I believe most were between $2.60 to $3 AUD at wholesale prices for the rayon 2 sarongs. The high quality rayon 1 sarongs averaged around $6+ for wholesale.
I bought almost 30 sarongs while I was in Bali but most of it were bought at wholesale shops outside of Jalan Sulawesi. Most were just on the outskirts off Kuta and Seminyak.
Written 24 January 2020
Wendy P
Sydney, Australia
Im interested in buying 100% linen to have copies of lounge slips made. Any suggestions would be wonderful. Thankyou
Written 25 September 2019
Can u advise street name where shop 48 is please. Do they have fabric by metre. ie patchwork 100% cotton
Written 5 August 2019
Is it in the city centre? Going in October on a tour. Arriving the day ahead to go fabric shopping. Want to know where to book the hotel. Any help would be appreciated
Written 26 May 2019
I agree with Walt H, but you could also stay in Nusa Dua, Kuta or Seminyak, all are roughly the same distance.
Written 27 May 2019
Hi,
I am interested in going to purchase some fabric but don't want to be overwhelmed how do I find a driver who will walk with me to keep the hawkers away?
Written 23 February 2019
There was very little hawker activity for the fabric stores, but on corners the hawkers will try to sell you jewellery etc. If you say no that encourages them so just ignore them.
Written 11 March 2019
I have been to an excellent fabric shop for patchwork supplies in Jalan Sulawesi and want to send a friend there. The owners were Indian and they had a lot of cats in the shop. Can anyone help me with the name of the shop?
Written 21 November 2018
yes, sounds like Maju. they have loads of very well-looked-after cats there! and the fabrics are beautiful.
Written 14 January 2019
I went and half of the stores were closed. The ones open were more for traditional wear so not a lot options. Apparently Friday’s, some are closed for Muslim prayers.
I wouldn’t recommend going on Friday or Sunday.
I didn’t realise that it was in the Muslim quarters so be mindful of what you wear.
Written 17 July 2019
Yes to all the adjectives except Rayon. I wanted cotton so didn't check on Rayon but there are multiple fabric choices.
Lots is bright, floral and sold by meter.
Written 4 March 2018
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