Ho Chi Minh City
This cosy gallery showcases the work of successful Hoi An–based photographer Réhahn. Especially strong are his images of Vietnam's hill tribes and…
Must-see shopping in Southeast Asia
Chinatown & the CBD
Flip through the stacks at this pocket-rocket record shop and you'll find everything from punk and French baroque pop to drone, hip-hop and neo-folk. It's…
Ho Chi Minh City
Marrying shopping and dining, this smooth upstairs outlet, next to the restaurant-cafe of the same name, has an eye-catching line in stylish threads and…
George Town
Come here for the sensory-assaulting wet market, food stalls selling Penang's famous pickles and vendors selling headscarves, batik shirts, fabrics and…
Kuta & Legian
A local legend, this vast store for girls of all ages has a winsome logo that says it all. Clothes, gear, bikinis and plenty of other stuff in every shade…
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is one of the city’s main night-time attractions, especially for families, and is the legacy of the original Yunnanese trading…
Sumba
This small weaving centre is 2.5km off the main road, sticking to the left fork. Run by Kornelis Ndapakamang, it's hung with some of Sumba's most prized…
Kuala Lumpur
Located 8km northeast of the city centre, the world's largest pewter manufacturer offers some very appealing souvenirs made from this malleable alloy of…
Chiang Mai Province
About 2km east of Hang Dong, Ban Tawai is a sprawling, pedestrian-friendly tourist market, with hundreds of small shops selling handicrafts and knick…
Chiang Mai
Featuring upmarket Chiang Mai clothing, cafes and art, eclectic Nimman also houses an open-air food hall, regular pop-up markets, and even free salsa and…
Sumba
A series of rooms and houses championing ikat and jewellery, where guests can see everything from motif design to colouring and weaving. The collection…
Yangon
This loft-like gallery has a variety of Myanmar contemporary and antique art, the latter including some unique antique prints, advertisements and photos…
Singapore
One of Singapore's most lauded home-grown fashion labels has experienced a spectacular rise, just three years since the design house opened its flagship…
Malaysia
The main reason to visit this mall is its 2790-sq-metre Secret Garden, one of the largest roof gardens in the world, with more than 500 varieties of…
Battambang
Jewel in the Lotus features an upstairs gallery, with paintings, prints, vintage items, unique postcards, souvenirs, underground comix, literature,…
West Timor
Maubesi is home to the Kefa regency’s best textile market. Market day is Thursday, when ikat is displayed beneath tamarind trees, along with produce,…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Traditional Peranakan beadwork is a dying art, but it's kept very much alive in this shop and workshop. The shop's colourful slippers are designed by…
Kuala Lumpur
This shrine to the pre-digital world combines a film and print shop with the genial proprietor Koon Yik Chin's collection of antique cameras and…
Phuket
Phuket’s top homegrown all-natural health and beauty producer, Lemongrass has shelves stacked high with moisturisers, body scrubs, essential oils, chunky…
Yangon
Among the handful of reasons for visiting Dalah is this social enterprise where the handicrafts workshop has been partly constructed from old glass,…
Siem Reap
Relocated to Sivatha St, this shop has an eclectic collection of silk and carvings, as well as a superb range of traditional beauty products and spices,…
Yangon
Most of the merchandise at downtown Yangon's largest market is ordinary housewares and textiles, but it's also renowned for its large selection of…
Malaysia
Distinguished by its monumental Ancient Egypt–style decor, including a crowning pyramid, this vast mall buzzes with high-end brands, restaurants and a…
Davao
If you’re looking for handicrafts, shop around this rabbit warren of stalls with textiles, batik, weavings, carvings and jewellery. You can also pick up a…
Bangkok
Several upscale art and antique shops occupy the 3rd and 4th floors of this riverside mall. The vast majority of pieces appear to come from Myanmar and –…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Narrow, pastel-hued Haji Lane harbours a handful of quirky boutiques and plenty of colourful street art. Shops turn over fast due to exorbitant rents,…
Kuala Lumpur
This well-regarded chain of handcrafted pewter claims origins in 1885 when a Chinese pewtersmith arrived during KL's tin-mining boom. You can still find…
Kuala Lumpur
This compact, upscale mall houses Malaysian fashion and accessories store Pedlars and local shoemaker Thomas Chan who crafts orthopaedic sandals and shoes.
Kuching
The group of women at Tanoti are the only people to practise a distinct Sarawakian form of songket weaving, a way of creating embroidered fabrics…
Malaysia
Home to the performing-arts centre PJ Live Arts (www.pjlivearts.my), which hosts regular music, comedy and family-friendly shows, Jaya One is chock-full…
Melaka City
The three Yeo brothers continue the shoemaking tradition begun by their grandfather. Their beaded Peranakan shoes are considered Melaka's finest and begin…
Kuala Lumpur
In the southeast of the city, stretching for around 2km along Jln Cerdas, is the longest pasar malam (night market) in Malaysia. You'll find over 500…
Luang Prabang
This stylish Aussie-run boutique has a choice selection of hand-woven linen, silk and cotton dresses, chemises, skirts, and beach shawls made by Chris…
Singapore
This retro mall specialises in Asian art and is the place to come to for quality rugs, carvings, ornaments, jewellery, paintings, furniture and the like…
Northwestern Cambodia
Originally established by the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, Weaves of Cambodia, known locally as Chum Ka Mo, is a silk-weaving centre that…
Yangon
This accessories and souvenirs brand is known for its sepia portraits and images of old Burma jazzed up with pop-art colours. It offers high-quality bags,…
Ko Samui
The island's travelling market takes up the outdoor space behind Central Festival mall when it comes to Chaweng. The popular street market is full of…
Yogyakarta
Established in 1950, this well-regarded silver shop occupies the same traditional premises and has a workshop onsite. Free tours illustrate the complexity…
Hoi An
Owned by Yorkshire expat artist Bridget March, this gallery showcases her work – poignant watercolours, whimsical sketches and abstract works – and a…
Singapore
It might look like a forbidding mausoleum, but this marble-and-granite behemoth promises retail giddiness on its seven floors. International luxury brands…
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