By FAR, the BEST shopping experience of my life

[@andilong3913]

I thought Bewok was the Pencak Silat Master from John Wick and Raid Redemption in your thumbnail 😅 Edit: if they are not comfortable enough to smoke while working on their craft, they are not a true master of their craft 😂

[@drummachine5787]

The resemblance is uncanny

[@MauriceMoves]

Haha, for real, huh! He *does* EDC a karambit, but since it's frowned upon in major cities like Jakarta, didn't think it'd be a good idea to show it in the video 😜

[@Pouncer_Fox]

Dude I thought exactly the same! I was thinking wow I didn't realize he also runs a store.

[@ChintamaniHelekar]

Exactly, i thought the same

[@matthemming9105]

I cannot overstate how much I enjoyed and appreciated this video. One of my favourite memories from travelling was in Venice, and happening upon a shop where they were carving the long blanks that would be cut to make picture frames. Nothing more wonderful than being allowed to observe a craftsperson at work.

[@MauriceMoves]

It's crazy how we walk by picture frames daily thinking nothing of them, and yet, to see them being made opens a whole new layer of appreciation, huh!

[@scsi1942]

Good day, currently writing this post from Blok M, waiting for my own custom ring to be ready. The two gentlemen featured were not aware of this video but they had a good laugh and were quite happy to see themselves in it. They also remembered Mr.Maurice from Canada! I travel a lot in the region (Canadian living in Borneo) but it is the first time I go to a place like that where they make custom jewelry. Thank you for this video

[@pretentiousname01]

There is something truly special about watching someone who is an absolute master perform their craft. When we got to the local Ren Faire, I always try to have a seat and watch the black smith demos, or the glass blowing, any of those folks are so passionate about what they are doing.

[@MauriceMoves]

Glass-blowing is some of the coolest stuff to see happen in real time 🤩 I usually feel like I "work with my hands" at the workshop, but really, it's 80% computer-assisted. It really is truly special when masters go full manual.

[@deanbenitez]

Thank you for sharing Pian & Bewok’s story to the world, Maurice! You, brother, have been accepted as an honorary citizen of Big Durian!

[@kellilandry2825]

Absolutely love the variety you provide in your videos! I originally came for EDC suggestions but have enjoyed everything you post. This little slice of life was wonderful.

[@joshk2598]

I used to work at a upscale American jewelry store and learned how to resize rings the same way, when we couldn’t stretch it. Alway unnerving to take a saw to an expensive ring, and a blow torch, but that’s how it’s done. Sometimes you can see where the two pieces meet but nobody notices.

[@Presma]

I just finished watching this video, it's so refreshing to see authenticity, and that's why I subscribed. Your humble storytelling style is so refreshing. I can't wait to see what other inspiring content you create. Please keep sharing your stories with the world!

[@Cucumbersomme]

Got here from Tom’s video. I live in Jakarta and have been frequenting Blok M lately for work purposes, but never been to Blok M Square. After watching this, I will definitely check the place out. I’m pretty sure Bewok is his nickname because it means Beard in local language.

[@Cheeseb0ng]

Seeing these skilled craftsmen make and sell custom jewelry like that is really inspiring for my own jewelry making journey, absolute skill right there

[@JohnCrawford-c4l]

Just love Southeast Asia and the passion and craftsmanship that is part and parcel of every trade. From an individual who lived in Malaysia for three years.

[@pesutgembira]

😮 My workplace is litterally 2-3 km away from blok m square. It used to be one of the most popular places to hang out in the 90s and 00s, but fell out of popularity in recent time due to rise of ecommerce. Glad to see this place and the merchants / craftsman working there getting some recognition in this video. Cheers 🎉

[@DonBuonasera]

Man, craftmaship like this is always amazing to watch.

[@johnstuart3024]

I love how you communicate, and the joy in your voice is evidence of what this experience meant. As I type this, I'm staring at a picture on my desk of some Galway Hookers on the water. I purchased the picture at the Galway Saturday market, because a trip outside of Galway along the coast was rewarded with an exhibition of making and finishing one of these splendid boats. I have been on a quest for more of these transcendental experiences this and like yours. We have another picture, of a totem and dugout canoe, that was from a time we 'stumbled upon' a First Nations gathering and we were treated to a lesson in smoking salmon. My mouth waters when I look at that picture.

[@rouju]

Thank you for supporting and promoting small vendors like them. Glad you enjoyed the process and the result. Kudos

[@auberjean6873]

I treasure all art including music, food and well-thought-out videos (like yours!) because the artist put some of their heart, life and soul into their work. Thank you, Maurice.

[@austinbridge]

Please show us what you end up doing regarding your father's photo in Taiwan! Big fan of you and GeoWizard! It's insanely cool that he found that location. Excited for you ✌

[@tomwoodcraft_gfx]

borderline emotional, now, honestly about to check flights to Jakarta,

[@danah4725]

Maurice, thank you for this video. It’s a beautiful reminder to shop ethically and consciously!

[@KristofferYiFredriksson]

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing.

[@jillstevenson413]

That was too frickin’ awesome!!!

[@MarcusCreates]

I love this video Maurice. What an adventure you’re on at the moment!

[@gringo3009]

Wow! Real craftsmen.

[@JohnLozano]

Great video! as someone in manufacturing you describe everything so beautifully! I bet you’re an amazing writer.

[@AIKOTOMIC]

This is such a gorgoeus video - love these guys and you 😭🥹🩵✨

[@tagatote]

wow, thank you for making this video!

[@SteveHinrichs]

What an incredible experience I agree, I would have paid 10X just to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@dionaditya3820]

I remember back in 2016~2017 i did some old vinyl shopping there. Those were the golden days. It was hella cheap. I remember they only categorized by "this side of stack" and "that side of stack". Like this side is only 50K IDR each (less than 5 USD). They didnt even bother to categorized by artist. I remember my Mother (an avid The Beatles fan) got so many records and i came home with a set of jazz records dated back to 1940s. Still one of my fond memories went shopping with my Mum there.

[@dionaditya3820]

@MauriceMoves. okay man

[@jackjack_jk6633]

Really great video, I love shopping with intent and really appreciate the value and uniqueness of personalized products.

[@JansenNg]

One of the best videos you have done Maurice and I have enjoyed every moment. Such a joy to watch

[@QueensNative]

I can not express, with comprehensive articulation, how much I enjoy your videos.

[@AmeliaHeldt]

Craftsmanship man! Insanely beautiful to see them create these pieces. Selfishly wish they had online ordering 😂 but I’ll just have to make it to Jakarta some day!

[@cameralance]

We need more videos like this!

[@triccie3]

Thank you, loved this video. I appreciate their skills and overall chill vibe.

[@toddkanhai3164]

Thanks for the great vid. They are true craftsmen.

[@rsuplido]

Great story -- you should be doing more documentary type of vlogs! Please showcase more of these vendors!

[@TheAmericanBarber]

Great video! I love watching passionate and skilled craftsman. If I make it to Jakarta I’ll definitely check them out.

[@Rukai]

The building looked like somewhere that used to be popular back in the 90s and 00s, it certainly has that aged charm

[@henning5992]

This video was pure art. Thank you, I enjoyed it very much!

[@Jasper0o0]

Now, this is a cool video. Thank you.

[@Bubbashin]

This is gonna be off topic but i just want to say i came from geowizard i have been subscribed to you longer than him and i was not expecting you to be the guy he was talking about but i guess Goodluck man on your trip to take the picture. Now kind of back on topic thank you so much for sharing your many edc vids i now have things that you suggested that i cant live without at this point it was especiallyhelpfulfor my first trip to the Philippinesfor 2 weeks. Keep up the amazing work man and have a wonderful day

[@001leben6]

Block M is a great place for shopping with incredible people . Thnaks to make they under the light !

[@callmedru]

Indonesian here, thats actually a fair price for the ring and stone, and im glad you didnt get overcharged. My estimation is that they’ve made a 7 usd profit from the sale, quite reasonable eh? Oh and bewok or brewok means beard, which is self explanatory

[@shananderson9339]

Such a wonderful story.

[@byshagi]

ill be there next month. def gonna check it out

[@B-RaDD]

Great video

[@Matt.Gillard]

Loved this video

[@udp1073]

You are right: this is basically magic

[@andrewnz2025]

You have to wear that beautiful ring often. I hope to see it in your future videos

[@Vlican]

if i ever travel to Jakarta, i will definitely visit that complex and find them

[@2Sam69]

Can you make a first hour in Tokyo video just like the one you made for Taiwan and Switzerland pls? Those videos are super helpful!

[@theoddcopy]

That dude looks like the character "mad dog" from The Raid. Definitely do not mess with him.

[@Jaynna09]

Beautiful ring

[@plausible.deaniability]

amazing

[@freerkderuiter8822]

Hello Maurice. Like you I appreciate crafstmanship. I personally really like the Japanese master toolmakers and the carpentry tools they make. On my way to the land of the rising sun a few weeks from now 😀

[@pawztech6664]

Kinda crazy, Blok M is not far from the place I am working now, but I rarely go there because Blok M is an old shopping centre and nowadays I rarely went to mall or shopping centre. But yes, there are ton of artisan / hand made arts in Indonesia and some of them could delivery high quality results.

[@THAILANDCANUCK]

Awesome craftsmanship and an incredible price. Do they only do rings and bracelets or will they do other things, like pendants?

[@riandisaputra2938]

i think they can do,, if they can not,, you can find others shop in same area

[@flak73]

@MauriceMoves What an experience. By the way, sick hat. Where did it come from?

[@davinkho3574]

i cant recognize u in jakarta without your beard man. hope bump into you when u in jkt

[@psychodelliclp6461]

Hi i wanted to ask what the background song is called, I really like the melody. 😄

[@jdk4455]

Bewok is slang for berewok and loosely translated to bearded. And Blok M Square is the location where I would get mugged in my teen😂

[@candymay75]

❤

[@Dusty10]

Seen it done in Scotland

[@BlueLightDE]

Hi, where do you get this Thinking cap?

[@bitshous]

dam man you discribe so much my dilema and in my case i dont like to have to many things.

[@cristianvasquez299]

the reason it was so "cheap" is because the price for silver is actually extremely cheap, and truthfully you could of bartered for a cheaper price looking based on the weight of the silver you bought, here in abu dhabi when you come to the gold/silver markets Italian silver is priced extremely cheap as well, however the locals will try to capitalize on you not knowing the silver market and upscale it by a large margin, beautiful ring, certainly the artistry and work put in increases it price but yeah silver is just dumb cheap in comparison to something like gold!

[@habl00pep]

Would have went there but sat in Jakarta traffic for 8 hours 😢 only a mile away

[@habl00pep]

@MauriceMoves. I am not dating sorry, working on myself so not interested in scams

[@Ivan-up7ny]

Gokil, ada Indo, cuy!

[@ArsyaUtomo]

Wedian, padet juga

[@nubbinthemonkey]

I hope you paid him more than 25 bucks

[@PHemidall]

Meet the real Lords of the Rings.

[@Pedro_MPM]

this audio is a mess

[@lc3853]

"Shopping as an ethical act" is some kind of dark virtue signalling. The takeaway here should be to learn real-world skills to make you happy and confident. Yutube, et al, is only a mirror of reality.

[@RGBCART]

Beautiful handwork. There's some local Toronto brand using similar artisans from Indonesia and selling the rings for $300 and up

[@riandisaputra2938]

@MauriceMoves you must gonna buy a tons and sell it again at toronto