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Moon Villas, Uma Alas Village, Bali

The island of Bali, like most of the islands of the Indonesian archipelago, is a renowned tourist destination for peace and tranquillity amidst spectacular scenery and legendary culture. The Moon Villas compound, located in the village of Uma Alas—Balinese words meaning “rice” and “forest”—is one of the most sought after areas in Bali. The area is home to some of the most luxurious private villas on the island and is situated just twenty minutes from the Bali International Airport and thirty minutes from some of the best golf courses in Asia.

Still, for the most part undeveloped, this relaxed, remote setting offers the double attraction of being close to everything while also offering visitors a privileged insight into the traditions of rural Bali. The local population makes a living from fishing and farming. Ducks are herded through the rice fields. Sounds of wild game travel on the breeze. Legian Beach with its sweeping, panoramic coastline—not to mention its world-class surf breaks—is located fifteen minutes away. Trendy Seminyak, five minutes away, offers a wide choice of international restaurants, chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, lavish spas, and elegant shops.

Sunpainting Tutorial: Painting on Fabric General Instructions

Sunpainting was discovered in an island setting where they left some dyed fabric out to dry. While they were gone, a palm frond fell on the fabric. When the frond was lifted off of the dry fabric, the image of it was left behind. The technique is simple. The results are beautiful and unpredictable. What follows are basic instructions for sunpainting. Select your fabric. One hundred percent cotton works best but you can get good results with blends and other fibers. You will probably want to test your paint and fiber combination before you commit to a big project with it. Dampen your fabric. Lay it out on a plastic or other waterproof surface. Old shower curtains and vinyl tablecloths work well as do garbage bags, vegetable bags and shopping bags. Smoother surfaces typically result in sharper prints, but wrinkles in the plastic can also add interest to the final product. Mix your paint. The process requires a fairly dilute paint no matter what brand you are using. The traditional...