In Reply to: jbr first timers- culture shock; tailors posted by kazza13 on Tuesday, 20. July 2004 at 19:19 Bali Time:
are 2 very nice people, and I'm so pleased that you found them and are happy with your tailoring.
We have been using them for 6 years or so, and in those days Ketut was a "house" tailor, and worked from home. Their business has grown a lot, and they now work from the shop, and employ other workers.
Komang usually gives a "good" price when quoting, although sometimes you can negotiate a little discount, especially if you are having several items made.
Hubby, 15 yr old daughter(who incidentally is in a photo on their desk in the shop) & I all had tailoring done again in June/July, and as usual no complaints and we are VERY happy with their workmanship and prices.
Did you met Jimmy at Posers at all? He was a chubby-faced, very friendly fellow who lost a couple of good mates in the Bali bombing.Because Kerry & I were staying at the MBR,we often stopped there for a drink on the way home.
Enjoying your JBR and reports, it's always good to hear how newcomers adapt to Bali, and it brings back memories of my first trip there back in 1993.