UnDiplomatic Wife

  • About TDW
    • Contact
    • FAQ
    • AS SEEN ON
    • Collaborate
    • Policies
  • Diplo Picks
    • Diplo Mama
    • Diplo Home
    • Diplo Tummy
    • Diplo Tips
    • Diplo Travel
    • Diplo Style
    • Diplo Baby
    • Diplo Inspiration
  • Living in
    • BERLIN
      • good to know
      • to do
      • food & drink
      • shopping
    • JAKARTA
      • good to know
      • to do
      • food & drink
      • shopping
    • MANILA
      • good to know
      • to do
      • food & drink
      • shopping
    • GENEVA
      • geneva good to know
  • TRAVEL DIARIES
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • France
    • Greece
    • Indonesia
    • Japan
    • Malaysia
    • Myanmar
    • Netherlands
    • Philippines
    • Poland
    • Spain
    • Singapore
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • BERLIN 2022 ITINERARY

BALI BUYS: Cheap Souvenirs at Krisna

February 1, 2012

For those of you looking for cheap souvenir in Bali, look no further! Krisna Oleh-Oleh Khas Bali is the place to go. You’ll find almost everything here in the convenience of a massive airconditioned store. Usually I like to haggle, but I find my inability to speak fluent Bahasa (with the correct accent) keeps me at a disadvantage in Bali. The price ends up higher because I am obviously a foreigner. So I actually prefer to shop in places like Krisna where the prices are fixed and lower than the more touristy markets. 

My partner in (shopping) crime and fellow uber-bargain hunter, Tita Noreen

You can find the herbal beauty products that are famous in Bali

And my favorite Bali product of all, the amazing SEKAR JAGAT LULUR TRADITIONAL. I swear this is the best brand of  (instant) Lulur that I’ve ever tried. I say instant because the original form of Lulur is a powder which you mix with warm water to create a paste. But for lazy people like me… this is pre-mixed already. All you need to do is apply and scrub!

LULUR:

An exfoliation and body polishing treatment in which a paste of sandalwood, turmeric, ground nuts, rice, and scented woods is painted on the body, left to dry, then gently rubbed off…


You can find everything from knick-knacks, to tropical necessities like hats and flip flops, shell products, silver (which Bali is known for), etc, etc.

TIP:

When buying souvenirs, refrain from buying useless knick-knacks for your loved ones if you are not certain that they collect such things. It ends up  grudgingly displayed, as clutter stowed in some drawer or in the trash. Items that are useful (as long as it is also their style) will be appreciate more. Don’t buy crazy batik prints for people (like me) who like plain minimalist design.  But then again this is just my two cents on the matter, some people prefer to get something useless than nothing at all. As with any gift or token, it really depends on who you are buying for. =)

Krisna also has an entire section of local delicacies that you may wanna check out. I find it so interesting to see what people of different cultures or traditions eat.

After shopping you can rest awhile and quench your thirst (or hunger) in the eating area outside.  Which is a convenient place to rest if you are done shopping and are waiting for other people in your group. This is also very convenient for those shopping with children who tire easily.

If you are in Bali and you want to get souvenirs at local prices, Krisna is definitely the place to go!

LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH ON FACEBOOK / TWITTER / BLOGLOVIN’ / PINTEREST

Krisna Oleh-Oleh Khas Bali locations:

Krisna Nusa Indah

  • Jl. No Nusa Indah. 77 Denpasar Bali
  • Tel. 0361-262365, 264780

Krisna Nusa Kambangan

  • Jl. Nusa Kambangan 160 A Denpasar Bali
  • Tel. 0361-8423573, 8423574

Krisna Sunset Road

  • Jl. No Sunset Road. 88 Kuta Bali Abian Base
  • Tel. 0361-750031, 750987

Rama Krishna

  • Jl. Raya Tuban no 2x, Bali
  • Tel. 0361-764532

7 Comments · Indonesia

Comments

  1. Kerrie Symes says

    July 5, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Can I buy goods from your shop and it be sent over to Australia.
    Do you have a catalogue with pictures and prices. I recently was at your shop and be interested in buying more

    Reply
  2. diplomaticwife says

    July 5, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Hi Kerrie, I am in no way connected to Krisna shop. I do have an online album for my own shop called diploshop.net. Sorry I cannot help you with your interest in Krisna. Try clicking on any of the “Krisna” links above and you will find the official Krisna website and there is a CONTACT US page. Good luck!

    Reply
  3. Pearl says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Hi. May I know which of the four outlet did you patronise?

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      June 26, 2014 at 6:32 PM

      Hi Pearl, The shop I went to was in Denpasar, unfortunately I cannot remember which of the 2 Denpasar outlets I went to. It was a very large store.

      Reply
      • Pearl says

        June 29, 2014 at 7:06 AM

        Thanks for your reply. I was too far from Denpasar (and the store you patronized), but ended up in one of the four Krisnas near the Kuta area. Thanks for your reply again!

        Reply

Trackbacks

  1. INDONESIAN FINDS ✽ Lulur Body Scrub | The Diplomatic Wife says:
    September 23, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    […] Traditionally Lulur is powder (pictured on the left), that is mixed into a paste with warm water. It is then scrubbed throughout the body (I don’t use it for my face) left for a few minutes (follow instruction on the packet)  then rinsed. When you follow the proper instructions (must be patient and do not rinse immediately!) it can have almost miraculous effects. Natatangal talaga lahat ng libag! Haha! Any dirt and dead skin cells will wash off to reveal super smooth and soft skin. I first tried traditional Lulur on a trip to Jogja. It’s also made and widely available in Bali (check out Krisna Bali) […]

    Reply
  2. TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ My Bali Hitlist | The Diplomatic Wife says:
    October 8, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    […] Krisna Bali – Bali souvenirs at local prices. Click here to see photos of what they sell and their contact details. […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Welcome

Hello! I’m Ayessa, trailing spouse to a diplomat, mama to DiploBaby and DiploDog and founder of Declutter MNL. I love talking about how to achieve a minimaluxe lifestyle one step at a time.

READ MORE
 

LET’S GET SOCIAL

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Recent Posts

GENEVA FINDS: Mabuhay Filipino Store

TURIN BITES: Cioccolatitaliani Gelato & Pancakes

What are the Big Pipes Criss-crossing Berlin?

BERLIN BITES: Poco Loco Mexican Cantina

BERLIN FINDS: McArthur Glen Designer Outlet

DISCLOSURE

I am an Amazon affiliate, but all opinions are my own. The content of all my blog and social media posts are products and experiences that I truly enjoy and I only work with brands that fit my life and style.

GOOD TO KNOW GUIDE

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @UNDIPLOMATICWIFE

Copyright © 2023 · Designed by Fancy Girl Design Studio.