Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
This gift shop on the NID (National Institute of Design) campus stocks an excellent range of independent designs by the institute's alumni and students…
Must-see shopping in Asia
Melaka City
Vibrant watercolours of sunsets, street scenes and temples fill this lovely art gallery spanning the entire length of a shophouse along with its inner…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
All the pros (and wannabes) shop at the extensively stocked Cathay Photo, filled to the brim with cameras, lenses and filters. Across the hall a second…
Vientiane
This state-run bookshop, with its faded titles in Russian and Vietnamese, is a lingering reminder of Laos' communist roots in an increasingly slick…
Beijing
Newer branch of Beijing's British-run, iconic streetwear brand selling T-shirts, hoodies, socks and tote bags emblazoned with conceptual pop art…
Hanoi
Pheva sells decidedly moreish artisanal dark and white chocolate produced from organic and free-trade cacao and stylishly wrapped. There's a tantalising…
Banglamphu
No time to make it to northern Thailand? No problem. At this shop you can get the type of colourful, hill-tribe-inspired clothes, cloth items and other…
Yogyakarta
A cheap and cheerful place to browse for souvenirs, including ready-made clothes from machine-produced batik, leatherwork, batik bags, topeng (wooden…
Thimphu
Run by the Gyalyum Charitable Trust, a personal project of the Queen Mother promoting traditional arts and crafts, this smart showroom sells high-quality…
Hong Kong
An eclectic hoarder's den of European and Asian collectibles including plenty of local Hong Kong ephemera. Old photos, ad posters, Happy Valley race cards…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Enjoy a free cup of coffee in the guesthouse area of Myeong-dong while browsing this upmarket version of Ikea, selling well-designed, simple wooden…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Beautiful handcrafted gifts – from embroidered pillowcases and traditional leather sandals to clothing, accessories, stationery and more. Gramshree is a…
Macau
Vintage overalls, biker jackets, classic twin sets and sheer dressing gowns – you'll find them here behind (very heavy) foldable yellow gates. The…
Sihanoukville
Run by a local NGO that works with at-risk children, this shop within Sandan restaurant sells good-quality bags, scarves, T-shirts and children's clothes…
Baguio
Started by Bontoc weaver Narda Capuyan, this flagship store carries a broad selection of high-quality, locally made items, from traditional barong to bags…
Chennai (Madras)
Chennai's newest, most luxurious shopping mall hosts all the big-name Indian and international brands and chains, from Chanel and Zara to Bata, Lifestyle,…
Kyrgyzstan
Felt-work galore, with a focus on shyrdak and ala-kiyiz carpets but also everything from mobile-phone cases to felt toys for the kids. Adjoining the CBT…
Tokyo
Fujiya Camera opened its doors in 1938 and has been beloved by photographers ever since. Of particular appeal is the selection of used equipment,…
Siem Reap
Located next to the Angkor National Museum, this is a flagship DFS duty-free shop that stocks everything from Paul Smith to Prada. It is extremely popular…
North Goa
This friendly and rewarding little bookshop, at the end of an improbable, dingy corridor, specialises in books about Goa and India with a focus on…
Yangon
The showroom of this international NGO, dedicated to fighting poverty and AIDS, has products made from locally woven cotton in myriad colours, including…
Tianjin
This cutesy second-hand shop is an Aladdin's Cave of vintage China knickknacks, from communist-era match boxes and university lapel pins to 1980s…
Miri
With several clothes shops and a useful supermarket in the basement, this is a good place to stock up on supplies before a trek. Linked by a skybridge and…
Yangon
Aiming to empower a new generation of artists, this gallery and art library promotes local contemporary art in a variety of forms including sculpture,…
Ubon Ratchathani
Specialising in locally themed cotton goods, this cute little shop sells fun and funky shirts, pillows, soft toys, postcards, picture frames and assorted…
Colombo
Part of a large government-run chain of arts-and-crafts shops popular with groups, Laksala offers cheap carved elephants, well-crafted handicrafts and…
East Bali
Sidemen is a centre for culture and arts, particularly endek cloth (vibrantly patterned weft ikat) and songket (silver- or gold-threaded cloth). Here,…
Taipei
Rich, moist chocolatey squares of heaven. It's always worth stopping off for a slice of the unusual. Their bestseller is Earl Grey, and they also have…
Baguio
Easter Weaving Room makes genuine Igorot weavings and traditional garments, as well as contemporary menswear and womenswear. Also sells everything from…
Southern Higashiyama
Peruse the cosmetics and skincare here at one of Kyoto's most well-known brands. The famous oil-blotting facial papers make a great lightweight and cheap…
Downtown Kyoto
This is an attractive shop dealing in wood-block prints. All prints are accompanied by English explanations and the owner is happy to take the time to…
Yokohama
This pair of century-old red-brick warehouses by the bay are home to dozens of stores selling quirky gifts, handmade wares and boutique clothing and…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Kolkata's iconic colonial-era market sells everything from clothing and jewellery to flowers and savoury-food products, all under one roof. The Hogg…
Mongolia
If you're looking for souvenirs, we recommend this shop, which sells (as the name indicates) locally made handicrafts, as opposed to cheap Chinese knock…
Hong Kong
This 3rd-floor gallery showcases playful ceramic objects made by local ceramic artists and artisans from the mainland and overseas. The lovely pieces…
Macau
Accomplished artist and former director of the Museum of Macau, Antonio Conceição Junior designs swords inspired by his city, Chinese and European…
Kovalam
Stock up on hand-embroidered, block-printed or dyed kurtas, dresses, trousers and scarves, plus bags, beauty products and homewares at India's favourite…
Ubud
Yet another enterprise started by local entrepreneur Janet DeNeefe, this shop sells its own brand of cotton bedlinen, cushion covers and napery, as well…
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's largest IT mall offers eight floors of electronic goods and services. Head to the top-floor shops for repairs.
Ulaanbaatar
If you're looking to embark on a cycling trip around Mongolia then this is your place. It sells Trek mountain bikes, as well as a large range of…
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