In Reply to: Thanks for the suggestions, but... posted by HoneyBear on Saturday, 28. February 2009 at 15:57 Bali Time:
scarfs, especially the Indian Silk ones, I brought one from back home and she somehow ended up with it, now when anyone visits from Australia she asks if they could bring her one. I haven't the heart to tell her it costs me $120 at Myer, she obviously thinks they are cheaper than that or she wouldn't continually ask.
She wears them around her shoulders to temple when it gets chilly at night. Remember, the Balinese feel the cooler nights (that you might think are warm)and their traditional lace does not keep them that warm and vanity sometimes outweighs comfort, I mean who wants to cover up something so beautiful. She has others but told me you cant get the Indian Silk ones here in Bali, like mine (now hers) and that is what she wants.
Just a thought as I know the ladies at temple are a little jealous and want one as well because they are always hinting to me.
If you do get one, the colors to match the Balinese traditional lace outfits are orange, purple, brown, cream, light green or gold
Hope this helps.