0 Reza Art, an adventurous journey to the past

Visiting Reza Art in Kerobokan is like a walk back into the past. Mountains of old, wooden, collectible items are scattered all over this antiques shop, pleasing the eye of any antiques addict. In one corner, hundreds of vintage metal chairs are displayed. Some of the chairs and furniture need major repairs, but not to worry, artisans and craftsmen working at the shop are more than ready to do the work needed for buyers who really have the passion for those aged legacies. 

Reza Art buys and sells old things, ranging from silver cutlery, dinner sets, gramophones, radios and television sets, to sewing machines, lamps and parts of old cargo ships, such as portholes, anchors and compasses. Tatang Jembar, a native of West Java, said he loved hunting out classic stuff, like an old German watch, or used metal from ruined ships, demolished houses and buildings. “I procure things from all over Indonesia and resell all of them at a higher price,” said Tatang. 

Pursuing a 30-year career as an “antique hunter” has brightened the life of this middle-aged man. Tatang knows for certain that he has a lot to offer antique lovers here in Bali. “Bali is a place where people from around the world come. Many expatriates come to my shop to look for distinguished and unique products,” he said. Owners of cafés, exclusive boutiques, opulent villas and hotels have become his loyal clientele. Among the shop’s favorite items are old tin dinner sets and food containers with abstract designs on their surfaces. 

For antique lovers hunting for high quality, Reza Art offers no comfortable shopping atmosphere. The hot and crowded shop relies entirely on its boast of a vast choice of unique goods at bargain prices. So, be ready to dive in for a sweaty journey to the past to find your dreamed-of antiques.

source : bali daily