Kapal, Indonesia
Tourism

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of its sculpture and other products made of cement and stone, and many temple figures and other objects made of these materials come from here. Although these are attractive examples of local craftsmanship they are also heavy, and before buying any of them visitors will want to consider the high cost of shipping them home.

Along the main road are numbers of shops open to the street in which stone figures, house temples, etc. are displayed and also offered for sale. In view of the usually heavy weight, before purchasing these otherwise quite charming and well made articles, the problem of expensive transport must be taken into consideration.