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Chinese and Southeast Asian artisans have all influenced the craftsmen of Bali, and that influence is still obvious today. Many of the same designs and motifs can be seen throughout the artwork, but each culture has their own unique contribution. The silversmith families or clans in Bali can often retrace their ancestors back to the Majapahit Empire, and the invasion by the Javanese in the early 16th century. Pandai is the ancient name for the metal smiths, and it means both smith and clever. Many of the legends of the island say that the gods themselves came down to teach the metal workers the art of jewelry making to help to civilize humanity. Business - All business/finance/loan/mortgage related link can be found here Computers - All computer hardware/software/peripheral related link can be found here Internet - All webhosting/webdesign/internet marketing related link can be found here Software - All software related link can be found here Web Design - All web design/development related link can be found here Web Hosting - All web hosting related link can be found here Web Promotion - All search engine optimization/internet marketing related link can be found here Web Resources - All other web related link can be found here Recreation - All travel/hotel/cruise related link can be found here Casino - All online gambling/poker/blackjack/roulette related link can be found here Health - All online pharmacy/hospital/health related link can be found here Shopping - All online shopping/gift related link can be found here Miscellaneous - All other links can be found here Most jewelry in Bali, while originally gold, is now silver. The silver market is more popular worldwide, and the booming demand for exports dictates the production. There are both Balinese and Javanese traditions seen in what is known as Bali jewelry. Balinese silversmiths tend to use small spheres of silver arranged in intricate patterns on a silver background. This technique is called granulation, and provides a sharp contract between the darker background of the natural silver and the highly polished spheres of silver. Javanese silversmiths use fine filigree work on smooth, polished silver background. Most of the Bali jewelry on the market today is a combination of these two traditions.
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