Must-see shopping in Southeast Asia

  • Ninth Gallery

    Kuala Lumpur

    This concept store is a treasure trove for admirers of fine contemporary design in stationery, homewares, fashion accessories and perfumes. It's mainly…

  • Lemongrass House

    Phuket

    A lovely, smart branch of Phuket's favourite homegrown organic beauty brand. Stock up on rose-infused salt scrubs, green-tea face creams, jasmine…

  • Walking St

    Phuket Town

    Th Thalang morphs into a busy Sunday afternoon/evening market where local creatives sell vintage clothing and quirky homemade goods (leather purses,…

  • Barbara Moore Gallery

    George Town

    Canadian colour-pencil artist Barbara Moore has a small gallery in her home on one of the heritage zone's more charming residential streets – worth…

  • Baru

    Phuket

    A stunning collection of exotic prints, light fabrics, sparkly accessories, leather bags, elegant dresses and bold-coloured bikinis make Baru a hit with…

  • Tradewinds Books

    Manila

    Inside Silahis Arts & Artifacts, Tradewinds stocks a varied assortment of books on the Philippines and Asia, including out-of-print or hard-to-find…

  • Segaris Art Center

    Kuala Lumpur

    Associated with the educational institute UiTM, this is one of the biggest and best of several galleries found on Level G4 of Publika. Exhibitions change…

  • Myanhouse

    Yangon

    Like a compact Bogyoke Aung San Market, this downtown emporium offers a wide range of handicrafts including puppets, rosewood boxes, woven baskets and an…

  • Tiger Lily

    Siem Reap

    Located above Le Malraux Restaurant in the back alleys around Psar Chaa, Tiger Lily is the place to come on a private treasure hunt thanks to the…

  • Style Annexe

    Kuala Lumpur

    Brightly coloured and patterned batik print clothing for all the family is stocked here. There's a variety of designer labels from Malaysia and Indonesia…

  • Myanmar Yanant Textile

    Yangon

    Hand-woven and naturally dyed cotton from Meikhtila is the base for these traditional clothes and accessories such as scarves, caps and bags. The colour…

  • Jayav Art

    Siem Reap

    Have you been inspired by the beautiful Angkorian sculpture around the temples, but lack the excess baggage space to transport replica statues home? Talk…

  • Eu Yan Sang

    Kuala Lumpur

    Eu Kong opened his first Yang Sang (meaning ‘caring for mankind’) Chinese medicine shop in 1879 in Malaysia. In addition to the company’s herbal remedies,…

  • Chin Chili

    Yangon

    Traditional textiles woven by women using back strap looms in Chin State are the speciality of this stall. Some of the designs are very colourful and have…

  • Wings by hejselbjerg

    Phuket

    A glossy women's designer boutique loved for its boldly patterned island-chic kaftans and dresses, often jewel-adorned and most of them made from silk and…

  • Go Green

    Yangon

    Come here not only for organically grown fruit and veggies but also for some nicely packaged, locally grown foods and spices that you can take home as…

  • Ban Boran Textiles

    Phuket Town

    Shelves at this hole-in-the-wall fashion shop are stocked with quality silk scarves, lacquerware from Myanmar, sarongs, linen shirts, colourful bags and…

  • Cikini Gold Center

    Jakarta

    An enormous mall of small shops and stalls selling all manner of precious goods and jewellery. Take your time to browse the vendors and compare prices…

  • Royal Selangor

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Malaysia's pewter specialists mightn't rank high on the hip list – think the kind of personalised tankards your uncle uses for his real ale – but don't…

  • Thanon An Thong

    Ko Samui

    Just a block inland from the pier, this pretty street is lined with wooden shophouses, Chinese lanterns and caged singing birds, with souvenir shops…

  • ILHAM Gift Shop

    Kuala Lumpur

    This gift shop in the ILHAM art gallery stocks books, limited-edition prints and a wide range of Malaysian-made artisan crafts and designer goods,…

  • Sorya Shopping Centre

    Phnom Penh

    Still a popular mall, this long-running place has a good range of shops, a food court, a cinema, a central location and superb views from the top-floor…

  • Watthan Artisans

    Phnom Penh

    Located at the entrance to Wat Than, it sells silk and other products, including wonderful contemporary handbags, made by a project-supported cooperative…

  • Sixty 3 Heritage

    Melaka City

    If you need a figure-hugging qipao (cheongsam), a colourfully patterned Nonya kebaya (blouse), sarong, batik clothing or an elegant man's shirt, this shop…

  • Couleurs D'Asie Gallery

    Hoi An

    Superb and entrancing images for sale of Vietnam, Asia and Cuba by Hoi An–based photographer Réhahn. His portraits of the various peoples of Vietnam are…

  • Saigon Kitsch

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Specialises in reproduction propaganda items, emblazoning its revolutionary motifs on coffee mugs, coasters, jigsaws and T-shirts. Laptop and tablet…

  • Orange Tree

    Luang Prabang

    This riverfront antiques shop is a testament to its owners' magpie wanderings, with Hong Kong tea tins, Chinese retro alarm clocks, Mao revolutionary…

  • IKTT

    Siem Reap

    This traditional wooden house is home to the Japanese-run Institute for Khmer Traditional Textiles, which sells fine krama (checked scarves), throws and…

  • Mowaan

    Banglamphu

    With nearly a century under its belt, this brand makes lozenges, inhalers, oils and balms rooted in Thai herbal medicine. Even if you are in satisfactory…

  • Baan Ngurn

    Ko Samui

    This delightful little jewellery shop has a choice array of finely worked silver bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Prices start at around 30B for a pair…

  • Atma Alam Batik Art Village

    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…

  • Maju

    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…

  • Gong

    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…

  • Niconico

    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…

  • Batik Keris Shop

    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…

  • Nalli

    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…

  • Timor Plaza

    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…

  • Kudo Surf Shop

    Siargao

    Australian–owned shop selling high-performance quality beachwear and surf gear; every article is made from recycled materials. An active collaborator in…

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