Udaipur
This is the crafts outlet for Seva Mandir, a long-established NGO working with rural and tribal people. The small, hard-to-see shop sells attractive fixed…
Must-see shopping in Asia
Tashkent
There are several antique and musical instrument shops nestled here amid a row of hardware and baby cradle shops behind Chorsu Bazaar. Interesting finds…
North Goa
Homesick for good cheese? Artisanal Swiss and French cheeses, including brie and feta, are made on-site here by a Swiss cheesemaker using local cow,…
Pulau Langkawi
This is a huge handicrafts complex with an emphasis on batik. Visitors can paint and take home their own swatch of batik for RM30. Atma Alam is located in…
Ginza & Tsukiji
Shelf after shelf of ohashi (chopsticks) in wood, lacquer and even gold leaf line the walls of this intimate shop, alongside plenty of hashi-oki …
Asakusa & Sumida River
Since 1856, Kurodaya has been specialising in washi (traditional Japanese paper) and products made from paper, such as cards, kites and papier-mâché folk…
Harajuku & Aoyama
Once a month Tokyo's hipster flea market comes to the Farmer's Market @UNU, bringing with it a DJ booth, live painting, young designers hoping for a break…
Yogyakarta
A hole-in-the-wall storefront with an exciting collection of authentic antique wooden puppets and masks from across the archipelago, though most are from…
Denpasar
Jammed into a string of fabric stores just east of Pasar Badung, this narrow shop stands out for its huge selection of genuine Balinese batik. The colours…
Ginza & Tsukiji
This layer cake of a ‘toy park’ is crammed with character toys, the hottest squawking video games, seas of colourful plastic, the softest plush toys ever…
Mumbai (Bombay)
The place in town for musical instruments: sitars, tablas, accordions, and local and imported guitars. Pianos and keyboards at LM Furtado & Co.
Sri Vijayalakshmi Fine Kalamkari Arts
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
You can see artists at work in the Agraharam neighbourhood of Sri Kalahasti. Sri Vijayalakshmi Fine Kalamkari Arts is an old family business with over 60…
Solo
One of several retail outlets selling batik of the famous Batik Keris brand. The icy air-con is not wholly conducive to relaxed shopping, but there's…
Seminyak
German designer Nico Genge has a line of intimate clothing, resort wear and swimwear that eschews glitz for a slightly more subtle look. Among his many…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Thoughtfully designed toys, stationery and souvenirs, made mostly from recycled materials, feature at this boutique run by a city-based designer duo…
Dili
Timor-Leste's first shopping centre is always bustling with activity. In addition to the food court, hotel, bar, cinema and various evening venues, there…
Lijiang
A market selling produce, dry goods and occasionally livestock. If you're looking for a slice of old Lijiang this is where you’ll find it, and if you're…
Little India & Kampong Glam
For excellent-quality cotton and silk saris, try this small, industrious shop on Buffalo Rd. You can pick up cotton saris for as little as S$40. The…
Siargao
Australian–owned shop selling high-performance quality beachwear and surf gear; every article is made from recycled materials. An active collaborator in…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Uberstylish flagship boutique of the Japanese label. Take the elevator to the 4th floor then work your way down through the maze-like corridors. Take a…
Hong Kong
An understated boutique offering Hong Kong–made leather goods – handbags and wallets, mostly – in classic designs. All items except a few imported…
Jakarta
Sharing space with Rossi Musik is this cool, independent record store that stocks an impressive array of Indonesian and international punk, metal and…
Chennai (Madras)
In a beautiful old building, this popular outpost of the fair-trade, India-wide Fabindia chain sells all the usual attractively contemporary, village-made…
Yangon
Even if import regulations limit what you can take home from Yangon, this cluster of stalls specialising in tropical flora will send green-fingered…
Solo
This bustling textile market burned down in a fire in 2015 and has been rebuilt in more or less the same location. Selling all manner of cloth and ready…
Jaipur
Neerja has a small showroom on Jacob Rd specialising in Jaipur blue pottery. In addition to some lovely vases, bowls and tiles in the distinctive blue,…
Thimphu
Set in a block of craft shops, Choki sells masks, thangka paintings, local clothing and other souvenirs. Many of the items are produced by the affiliated…
Kuta & Legian
This vast open-air mall, hotel and apartment development across from Kuta Beach is filled with international chains: from Gap to Starbucks. Water features…
Leh
Mountaineering outfit that rents trekking and climbing gear such as tents (₹200), crampons (₹100) and stoves (₹50), sells trekking gas cannisters (₹500)…
Colombo
This stylish designer shop on the trendy stretch of Stratford Ave sells everything from candles to coffee tables. Gift items pegged to the season are…
Aurangabad
One of the best places to come and watch weavers at work is the Paithani Silk Weaving Centre where you’ll find good-quality products for sale. It’s about…
Dili
This sprawling open-air market is the country's biggest and draws crowds of shoppers. It's a fascinating browse through vegetable and fruit stalls,…
Yogyakarta
Via Via is a great place to pick up a fair-trade souvenir. With an interesting range of locally made, sustainable crafts and accessories, as well as…
George Town
The charming artist Fu Mei Lin will likely list plenty of things in her cosy shop that she doesn't want to sell. Nevertheless stick with it and you're…
Kochi (Cochin)
Originally just a pushcart selling books on Kochi's beaches, Idiom has a huge range of quality new and used tomes, including India-focused literature…
Hyderabad
Bidri is a metal craft (originating in Iran) that involves intricate inlay work. The famous family-run business sells top-quality plates, vases, bowls,…
Nagasaki
Among the new restaurants sits this stalwart, in business since 1624, and a must for history buffs and those with a taste for Japanese sweets…
Phnom Penh
Some 98% of all the products in this stylish boutique are made in Cambodia, and you won't find the typical menagerie sold in every other store in town…
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's flashiest shopping centre hides behind a geometric facade, with all the big international brands, a whole floor of electronics, a good…
Yogyakarta
At the entrance to Oxen Free bar-restaurant is its small concept store, which stocks a diverse selection of cool, contemporary art, indie clothing,…
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