The Klungkung is the smallest regency in Bali. Klungkung regency occupies an area of around 315km2 with a population of 170.612 people which are spread throughout for district. Although the area is relatively small, Klungkung regency also covers two Nusa Island, which consist of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Located on the borderline next to Gianyar, Bangli and Karangasem, a large part of the population of Klungkung Earns their living through agricultural. Before the eruption of Mount Agung, the village of Gunaksa was used to be a best Bali rice producer beside Tabanan.

If we look at the size of its area, it is hardly believed that Klungkung was once a center of administrations in Bali. When Bali reached its golden area under the reign of Dalem Batur Renggong around the 15th century, Bali’s administrations was centered in Gelgel, Klungkung. Only after the revolution of Patih Gusti Agung Maruti, the center of government was moved to Klungkung during the reign of Dalem Dimade.

As a center of administration, various genres of art and handicraft were well develop in Klungkung, inspirable from cultural and religious life of the people. The Tihingan village is very famous for the Gamelan Industry. The Budaga village know for ceremonial tools made from bronze and gold. While the Satria village is famous for its production of Tedung handicraft and costumes for temple. In addition, the Kamasan village is know with its classical puppet painting which are made based on times from religious literature. This Kamasan village which is 4 kilometres to the south of the city of Klungkung, is also know for the production of the bokor and other silver tools generally used in a ceremonial process.