Cheluk village located not far from Ubud. Ubud - a small town in the central part of the island of Bali, close to the north.

Ubud is known yet what is considered "edge artists' - beautiful nature, peace and tranquility attracted artists, who even bought homes in the area. Previously, the Balinese when drawing using paint mineral stones, but in 1936 the island came the Europeans brought with them the paint, canvas, paper, paint, and taught the Balinese enjoy all this.

Even before the arrival of Europeans in Ubud arrived German painter Walter Spies, who founded the city of artists' village, as well as being also a choreographer, invented and made famous and spectacular "kechak" - "Dance Monkey", which is popular among the millions of tourists who come on Bali. Ubud knowingly considered the cultural center of the archipelago - in the city are the most interesting gallery of wooden sculptures that are on the island of Bali.

If Ubud is famous for its artwork and woodwork, the Cheluk known jewelry trade. The village is inhabited by jewelers, who create masterpieces made of gold and silver. Products of these artists are sold not only in Indonesia but also throughout the world.

In the past, the village inhabitants were mostly farmers. Rumor has it that the first in the village lived only three families who belong to the caste of Pande, which became pioneers in jewelry. They treated metals and created accessories for Hindu worship. With the development of tourism in Bali, farmers have become more involved in learning the craft of jewelry, and reached the considerable heights. A method of manufacturing products is kept secret, but the decorations made in the national style, typical of the area, striking an unusual shape and beauty.