Bali - Gentong jugs

In the past, large earthenware jugs, locally known as gentong, were a symbol of pride and luxury. Noble people used them as water containers to take a bath, and distinguish them from commoners who bathed at wells or in springs.

As time went by, bath tubs and showers were invented and gentong no longer represented luxury in bathrooms. People started to use them as decoration and a symbol of simplicity. Along Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, near the Tohpati intersection and the border between Denpasar and Gianyar, there are a lot of local gentong makers that passersby can easily find. These gentong can be used for various purposes, including as decoration in houses or hotels, plant pots and water containers. Each has a different price and quality, depending on the motif and thickness of the clay. A gentong with no motif, a height of 50 centimeters and a diameter of 20 cm, is sold for Rp 600,000. One of 2 meters in height and many motifs costs Rp 3 million, but customers are welcome to bargain.

One of the gentong stalls along the road is Metik Sari Garden. Customers can watch the process of making gentong, starting from mixing the clay, to shaping it and firing it in a kiln for three to four hours. The gentong makers usually get clay supplies from Banten. In addition to the large earthenware jugs, there are also smaller handicrafts, like vases and jars, available in various sizes and designs.

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