Round ata-grass 'Bali bag' (roundie)

The Instagram-famous roundie sells for $80+ in Western boutiques; at source it is $10-20 and you can meet the weaver

Price: 250000 IDR (Mid-size (~20-24cm) genuine ata-grass roundie after normal bargaining at Ubud Art Market; from ~Rp 150,000 at hidden stalls, more at source-village quality in Tenganan)

Where to buy: Ubud Traditional Art Market back stalls, or Tenganan Pegringsingan village where ata weaving originates — village pieces are tighter-woven and smoke-cured

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Ata grass is finer and more durable than rattan and costs more — the smoky coconut-husk curing smell is the authenticity tell
• First quotes at market front stalls can be Rp 400,000-550,000; bargaining to half is normal and expected
• A genuine Tenganan ata bag takes several days to weave and cure — paying fair village prices supports the craft
• Crushable in checked luggage; carry it on