POPULATION OF BALI N0 REGENCY                 POPULATION TOTAL MALE FEMALE 1 Buleleng 305.198 312.878 618.076 2 Jembrana 110.392 114.598 224.990 3 Tabanan 201.046 204.438 405.484 4 Badung 190.109 184.268 374.377 5 Gianyar 192.130 191.461 383.591 6 Klungkung 83.468 87.276 170.744 7 Bangli 105.344 105.842 211.186 8 Karangasem 196.703 198.706 395.409 9 Denpasar 239.036 224.879 463.915 Bali 1.623.426 1.624.346 3.247.772 Data source: BPS Province of Bali (Bali in number 2006)

Traditional textiles in Bali Traditional Balinese textiles are renowned worldwide. While admired by many for their beauty and sheer artistry, textiles also play an important part in the daily life and ceremonies of the Balinese. Textiles in Bali don’t just provide clothed, they also indicate the status and well being of the wearer. Women from royal families compete with each other to make the most beautiful creations using the most sumptuous materials.Moreover, man textiles were believed to hold magical powers, which protected the wearer against malevolent influences. […]