Must-see shopping in Indonesia

  • Eiger Adventure

    Jakarta

    Indonesian brand selling good-quality outdoor gear and camping equipment for a fraction of the price of Western brands. There are a number of Eiger…

  • You Like Lamp

    Kerobokan

    Why yes, we do. All manner of endearing little paper lamps – many good for tea lights – are sold here cheap by the bagful. Don't see what you want? The…

  • Ayun Tailor

    Kerobokan

    Ayun is an excellent tailor. Buy batik or other fabric at one of Bali's many textile emporiums and she'll turn it into an outfit for a man, woman or child…

  • JJ Bali Button

    Kerobokan

    Zillions of beads and buttons made from shells, plastic, metal and more are displayed in what at first looks like a candy store. Elaborately carved wooden…

  • Batik Plentong

    Yogyakarta

    Batik Plentong gives free guided tours of the batik process in the attached workshop (8am to 4pm). Prices reflect visits from tour groups, but the quality…

  • Mangga Dua Mall

    Jakarta

    The place for electronics (and exotica such as Russian watches), Mangga Dua Mall is a busy combination of six adjoining multistorey malls. You'll also…

  • Doggyhouse Records

    Yogyakarta

    The recording studio of local label Doggyhouse Records has a small shop selling CDs and vinyl of local bands; anything from heavy metal to dub reggae. It…

  • Lippo Mall Kuta

    Kuta & Legian

    This large mall in south Bali only adds to the traffic chaos on Tuban's under-engineered streets. A huge Matahari department store is joined by scores of…

  • To~ko

    Sanur

    This fascinating store in a small complex of shared workspaces showcases local designers. Look for the ecologically designed clothing of Maya Nursari. Her…

  • Krack! Studio & Gallery

    Yogyakarta

    Run by a team of local and expat artists, this printmaking studio and gallery exhibits prints influenced by punk and counterculture. All works are for…

  • Pourquoi Pas

    Kerobokan

    Owned by the French family behind the cafe L'Assiette, this adjoining antique store is filled with treasures from across the archipelago and Southeast…

  • Lucy's Batik

    Seminyak

    Great for both men and women, Lucy's is a good spot to shop for the finest batik. Shirts, dresses, sarongs and bags are mostly handwoven or hand-painted…

  • Carga

    Kerobokan

    This beautiful shop is set back from the cacophony of Jl Petitenget in a vintage house shaded by palm trees. The homewares are sourced across Indonesia…

  • Ubud Tea Room

    Ubud

    This hole-in-the-wall shop is lined with glass jars of teas grown in Bali, including fragrant herbal infusions. It shares premises with Bali Buda.

  • Namu

    Kerobokan

    Designer Paola Zancanaro creates comfy and casual resort wear for men and women that doesn’t take a holiday from style. The fabrics are lusciously tactile…

  • Namaste

    Ubud

    Just the place to buy a crystal to get your spiritual house in order, Namaste stocks a top range of New Age supplies. Incense, yoga mats, moody…

  • Tunjungan Plaza

    Surabaya

    A virtual city within a city, the massive, multi-layered, multi-building Tunjungan Plaza is easily one of the city's biggest and best shopping malls. It…

  • Tom’s Silver

    Yogyakarta

    With an extensive selection of handcrafted silverware and some superb large pieces, Tom's also has a workshop where the labour-intensive process of…

  • Pondok Bamboo Music Shop

    Ubud

    Hear the music of a thousand bamboo wind chimes at this store owned by noted gamelan musician Nyoman Warsa, who also offers music lessons (per hour 150…

  • A-Krea

    Sanur

    An excellent spot for souvenirs, A-Krea has a range of items designed and made in Bali in its attractive store. Clothes, accessories, homewares and more…

  • Geneva Handicraft Centre

    Kerobokan

    Tourist vans flock to the big space out front of this multifloor emporium of Indonesian handicraft. And with good reason, quality is good and prices are…

  • Pasar Badung

    Denpasar

    Busy in the mornings and evenings, Bali’s largest food market is a great place to browse and bargain, with food from all over the island, including fruits…

  • Asmara Collection

    Senggigi

    A cut above the rest, this store, next to the namesake restaurant, has well-selected tribal art, including richly detailed carvings and textiles from…

  • Nogo

    Sanur

    Look for the wooden loom out front of this classy store, which bills itself as the 'Bali Ikat Centre'. The goods are gorgeous and easy to enjoy in the air…

  • Balitaza

    Ubud

    Coconut sugar, traditional Balinese coffee, herbal teas and Indonesian herbs and spices make great gifts to take home, especially with their attractive…

  • Henju by Gracie

    Yogyakarta

    Small, indie boutique selling very affordable handmade jewellery engraved with Javanese script, along with screenprints and designer keepsakes by local…

  • Rip Curl

    Kuta & Legian

    Cast that mopey black stuff aside and make a bit of a splash! Bali's largest arm of the surfwear giant has a huge range of beachwear, swimsuits and…

  • Mercredi

    Kerobokan

    Fashionable cushions to turn your tired sofa into a spry fashion statement are but some of the goods on sale in this stylish shop of well-designed…

  • Biasa

    Seminyak

    This is Bali-based designer Susanna Perini’s premier shop. Her line of elegant tropical wear for men and women combines cottons, silks and embroidery.

  • Milo’s

    Seminyak

    The legendary local designer of silk finery has a lavish shop in the heart of designer row. Look for batik-bearing, eye-popping orchid patterns.

  • Gramedia

    Yogyakarta

    This chain bookstore in the basement of a mall on Malioboro sells a range of fiction and nonfiction in English and has a few maps for sale.

  • Lucky Boomerang Bookshop

    Yogyakarta

    Secondhand guidebooks and fiction, maps and books on Indonesia in various languages, along with underground zines, postcards and souvenirs.

  • Lana Gallery

    Yogyakarta

    Sells contemporary art by new and emerging artists from across the archipelago, many of them graduates of Yogya’s fine arts school.

  • Pusaka

    Ubud

    Stylish Balinese-made clothing, toys, jewellery, textiles and shoes are sold at this branch of Denpasar's popular Ethnologi boutique.

  • Alam Zempol

    Candidasa

    Located on the road to Mendira Beach, this sweet-smelling boutique sells locally made essential oils, incense, soaps and toiletries.

  • Prisoners of St Petersburg

    Seminyak

    Some of Bali's hottest young designers are behind this eclectic and ever-evolving hip collection of women's wear and accessories.

  • MD Moeljodihardjo Silver Works

    Yogyakarta

    Rings, bracelets, earrings and other silver items are sold at this workshop outlet. It's down a small alley off the main street.

  • Lombok Epicentrum Mall

    Mataram

    With a cinema, food courts and the full spread of consumer pleasures, this four-floor mall is Lombok's biggest and fanciest.

  • Goddess on the Go!

    Ubud

    A large selection of women’s clothes designed for adventure, made to be super-comfortable, easy to pack and ecofriendly.

  • Cotton Line by St Isador

    Seminyak

    The workshops upstairs spew forth lovely bed linens, pillows and other items made of fabrics imported from across Asia.

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