Chiang Mai
Filled with tables of vendors selling knitted caps, hill-tribe trinkets, wooden elephants, carved soaps and other cottage-industry wares. Also the spot…
Must-see shopping in Southeast Asia
Phu Quoc Island
For black, yellow, white, pink or any other colour of pearl, Phu Quoc Pearls is a requisite stop. Displays feature all manner of jewellery made from said…
Kuala Lumpur
This wholesale complex in a modern high-rise block offers bargain bucket local fashion sold in bulk from some 800 dealers.
Banglamphu
This family-owned enterprise has been in business for 70 years and often fills commissions from the royal family for silver ornaments. Silver cases and…
Sumba
The owners of this art and souvenir shop appear from nowhere to open up as you arrive. There are wooden antiques, old stone grinders, bronze jewellery and…
George Town
One of central George Town's many disappearing trades is that of beaded shoe-making, but you can still find Tan Kok Oo practising the craft at the rear of…
Yangon
At the time of research this new craft enterprise was only open on the weekends, but check online as they may now be open longer hours. Here you'll find…
Kuta & Legian
This large outlet of the French discount chain combines lots of small shops (books, computers, bikinis) with one huge hypermarket. It's the place to stock…
Chiang Mai
A great stop for fragrant herbal balms, scrubs, creams, soaps and shampoos, all made in Chiang Mai with natural ingredients. There are several Herb Basics…
Singapore
An upmarket, multi-level Japanese department store in the heart of Orchard Rd. In the basement you'll find the expansive Takashimaya Food Village, a food…
Singapore
One of Orchard Rd's more recent creations, this eye-catchingly modern shopping monster has 12 floors of retail outlets and a roof garden and is scattered…
Singapore
Yes, it's the place with the Ferris wheel built inside, which has been out of action for a couple of years. The mall itself has okay shops, but the cinema…
Myanmar (Burma)
The most contemporary addition to Pathein's riverfront is this medium-sized shopping mall anchored by a huge Ocean supermarket and with a couple of places…
Miri
A modern, multistorey, air-con mall with shops specialising in computers and cameras on the 3rd floor. Rainy-day entertainment comes in the form of…
Yangon
Old hardbacks, paperbacks and textbooks are jumbled on the ground and at stalls along this street near the junction with Merchant St and around the corner…
Udon Thani Province
Dozens of shops sell a great variety of silk and cotton, both raw fabric and finished clothes. Much of it is hand-woven in this district, but other styles…
Hat Kata
Handwoven linen dresses, shirts, shawls, trousers and other men's and women's fashion, mostly locally made with hemp and organic cotton, are the…
Yangon
With outlets both on the ground and upper floors beside the main entrance to the market, Taw Win offers the best selection of canvases by local artists…
Malaysia
Amcorp might not measure up to the area's newer, shinier malls, but it's worth visiting at weekends for its popular flea market. Browse the stalls for…
Ho Chi Minh City
A fair-trade shop dealing in ceramics, ethnic fabrics and other gift items that, in turn, support disadvantaged families and street children. To get here,…
Labuan Bajo
Blink and you'll miss this sweet, second-hand bookshop, which shares a space with a day-trip boat operator. Dive into a blind date with a mystery book…
Singapore
Unashamedly marketing itself towards expats and yuppies, Tanglin Mall is a small, well-laid-out centre where you'll find cute clothing boutiques, quaint…
Singapore
Packed with enough candy, bubble tea and kawaii (cuteness) to pop a pimple, this Technicolor mall is targeted at the youth market and home to a few edgy…
Ubud
The trademark parrot of this T-shirt shop is a characterful bird and he (she?) appears in many guises on this shop's line of custom T-shirts. Designs…
Melaka City
Mr Huang carves and paints fun, witty and colourful handmade wooden clogs, adorned with faces of the day – Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un (whoever is flavour…
Nusa Dua
Often empty except for the dozens of assistants in the glacially air-conditioned Sogo Department Store, this security-conscious mall gamely soldiers on…
Kota Kinabalu
The Handicraft Market sells mostly cheap, mass-produced souvenirs. Offerings include pearls, textiles, jewellery, bamboo goods and seashell crafts (avoid,…
Ipoh
A busy flea market virtually engulfs the streets surrounding Pi Hotel every Sunday morning.
Hat Kata
Because one bikini is never enough. Drop into this teensy boutique to stock up on skimpy, affordable two-pieces in a rainbow of colours, styles and…
Phuket Town
Dip into a split-level world of bold, powerful, locally inspired abstract oil canvases that throw light on contentious hot topics such as urban expansion,…
Danau Toba
Roganda has a selection of wood carvings, including interesting Batak calendars, elaborate totem poles and fine musical instruments. Bargain hard. We’re…
Chinatown
A shopping centre in Bangkok's Little India. Expect lots of shops selling chintzy clothes, sparkly jewellery and a handful of fast-food-type restaurants,…
West Timor
Has a terrific selection of local ikat, antique masks and statues, plus carved beams, reliefs and doors from old Timorese homes. Bargaining is acceptable…
George Town
For a taste of old Penang, take an early morning wander through this open-air fresh produce and general goods market that runs behind Chowrasta Bazaar. It…
Singapore
A poky, outmoded mall with over 11 (!) golf shops. There are a few hidden gems inside, including treasure trove Polar Arts of Asia and Russian coffee…
Vientiane
Vientiane's night market lights up the riverfront with a selection of stalls hawking handicrafts and T-shirts. It doesn't quite have the atmosphere of…
Bangkok
Much more fun to explore than the typically faceless Bangkok handicraft shop, the selection at this old-time outlet includes attractive woven baskets,…
Myanmar (Burma)
Each night vendors set up stalls beside the Pathein River selling fruit and vegetables, clothing, DVDs and the like. There's also a section for street…
Denpasar
Handicrafts, a plethora of vibrant fabrics and costumes decorated with gold are just some of the goods at this huge market across the river from Pasar…
Udon Thani Province
Across from Wat Na Kha Taewee temple entrance, this shop has as good a fabric selection as any in the village: the mát·mèe in particular is exquisite. A…
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