OK, a nice guy that knows the top artisans in Ubud and does not get, I think, a commission; he is Wayan Kamar. He says he is licensed etc. but do I believe him? No, I don't. why? Because he said he was not licensed and then said he was too quickly for the process to happen in my book. Also I do not know that his vehicle is new enough to get certification. This is the problem, Balinese drivers can not afford to take a year off work and buy a newer vehicle and then compete with the mass of unlawful drivers.

Also there is Putu Arnawa. I have never used him myself but I think if anyone is truly licensed and insured, he is. Maybe he knows the quality artists in Ubud but I doubt as well as Wayan. I bought a lot, and I mean a lot of paintings, fabrics, puppets, silverware, etc. once and Wayan was the guy that took me to the places; he just sat in his car though outside, unlike most other drivers looking to assert their commission requirements. PS, I truly believe silver in Bali is the biggest rip off going.

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