This is a terrific book that really gives you an inside, western persepctive on Bali. The first of two volumes; society, tradition & craft. Sekala and Niskala is Balinese for "visible" and "invisible" Fred Eisman lived in Bali for 28 years, converted to Balinese Hinduism and learned to speak Balinese like a native.

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Product Description

With the rising number of tourists visiting Bali every year there is a growing desire by travellers to know more about the country they are visiting. The second of two volumes, this book offers a collection of essays on the seen (sekala) and the unseen (niskala) elements of Bali's cultural life. The essays cover a wide range of topics from Hindu mythology and trance healing to cremations and seaweed farming. This volume concentrates on society, tradition and craft. The first volume expores religion, ritual and art.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1312201 in Books
• Published on: 1996-12-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

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Customer Reviews

An unpretensious and detailed guide to all things Balinese
This is a wonderful book that details every aspect of daily life in Bali, from the morning offerings to mask making. Eiseman is a careful observer who clearly loves Bali, and it's a great guidebook for anyone who wants to get beyond the Lonely Planet descriptions of Balinese culture. This book is on every coffee table in Bali.