Celuk

A silver-spun dragon
twice encircles the wrist to form a bracelet sold in the village of Celuk,
a center of gold and silver work. Original designs in delicate filigree
make Balinese jewelry one of the most unusual styles in Asia. Although
individual pieces are elaborate, they have simple origins in their making.
Artisans use a tree stump with a protruding iron spike as a pounding base,
a bamboo stem to catch the filings, and a manually operated gas pump for
heat. As with most Balinese crafts, gold and silver work is largely an
hereditary trade. Apprentices begin young. By the time the boys are twelve,
they are already producing fine ornaments from the precious metals. However,
the increased demand by tourists has resulted in the craft extending beyond
the traditional clan. Almost every family in Celuk now makes or sells
gold and silver work.