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Where it came from and its evolution
Songket, called Malaysia's "cloth of gold", is a proud legacy of the Kelantan and Pattani courts. Once strictly reserved for royalty, songket' is now used for ceremonial occasions and weddings. Richly woven with gold or silver threads, songket was the dramatic consequence of the region's early trade with China (which supplied the silk) and India (gold and silver threads. Then I will call it the Cultural Melting Cloth ...
making one
Woven on a Malay frame loom, elaborate patterns are created by introducing extra gold or silver weft threads with the use of a flat needle or cuban.
The songket goes through eight stages before it becomes a piece of fabric and it is still traditionally woven. As weavers are usually from rural areas, it is not surprising to find that the motifs are patterned after local flora and fauna. These motifs are also named after local Malay delicacies such as seri kaya, wajik, and the tepung talam, believed to be favourites of royalty.
Exclusive songket requires between one and three months to complete, while ordinary songket only takes about 3 days.
ranges from RM100,
with the exclusive running into several thousands of Ringgit. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: Kampun Penambang ( Kelantan ), about 4 km north of Kota Bharu, en route to Pantai Cahaya Bulan Bazaar Buluh Kubu, New Central Market, and even one that is laid out along the street of Temenggong (Jalan Temenggong).
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Petaling Street is a popular local and tourists destination for getting bargains. All kinds of products are sold and you need a sharp eye and sharp tongue to bargain too.
Fun to stroll under the roof covered pedestrian street. There are many small food stalls to snack in between your shopping.
It is located within walking distance from Pudu Raya bus station and so if you have waiting time for the bus, it will fit into your schedule.
A place not to be missed if you are coming to KL for the first time. Theme: Other
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Itinerant traders carting their goods here and there.
Usually comes to a particular site once per week. Selling all sorts of food and household necessities.
Very cheap, due to low overheads - they just need a van or a car, sometimes just a motorcycle to do their business.
Good for the village folks who save on petrol or bus fare going to the towns for shopping.
But very dangerous, as sometimes the shoppers just stray onto the roads, and numerous accidents result - as you can see.
Depends on which Pasar Malam you go to.
Some are mostly selling foodstuffs, some electrical items, novelties, toys etc.
Good for the family outing .......... usually active in the late afternoon and evening.
Rm 10 to RM 50 Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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This shop offers the best selection of antiques, arts and traditional handicrafts in the whole of Borneo, and for exotic jungle produce.
You can even order thru the internet. That way, you don't have to spend and take the trouble to come all the way to Borneo island just to get the things you wanted. All you have to do is contact them via email! Isn't it easy?! :-D
(a) Wholesale & retail of new & old Borneon style artifacts, furnitures & souvenirs;
(b) Hand-carved wooden doors, tables, chairs, leases, tiles, lampstands, frames, trays, etc;
(c) Hand-woven textiles, baskets, hats;
(d) Custom order of wood totems, statues, furnitures & fittings.
It offers competitive prices. If you check out the price and compare the price, you'll find it very reasonable! Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Main BazaarOther Contact: treasuresborneo@myjaring.net
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This shopping event happends every quater of the year - March / August & December. Duration is for a whole month ! Locals and tourist alike comes out in search of a good bargain !
* The change in the carnival sales is now from end July to early September. *
discount ! discount ! discount ! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: nationwide
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SUNGEI WANG
Its a big area with a few shopping malls attached to one another. Its a place to look for cheap bargain ( expecially camera stuff , VCD etc etc)
Warning - this place is super crowded during weekend
Mid-Valley
I love this place a mix of branded and not branded stuff, cool line up of cineplexes,
cool restaurant and very spacious.
Warning - Parking is hell of an experience
LOW YAT Plaza
If you like computer stuff , this is the place , good bargain.
STAR HILL
not sure whether I was see correctly but when I was there a few months ago , they are closing down sales. Whats happening ?
LOT 10
So called places for branded stuff, but I was very dissappointed when I cannot find any Calvin Klein shop there ( I think there is none in KL ..is there ? ) ...a nice place to stroll around and window shop ..hahaha...
Berjaya Times Square
Forget about the biggest shopping mall and blah blah blah ..because its occupancy rate is very low..plus the shops are a little rojak ... could it be that its is newly open ...( Feb 2004 ) ?? The only thing there worth a visit is the so called biggest indoor roller coaster ..if you have a kid with you ! But for me even the roller coaster is not impressive either...
Warning- Dont walk alone ..its very scary :-) Leave a Comment Theme: Department StoreDirections: Bukit Bintang
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You will find it in Penang, Langkawi , Kuala Lumpur and perhaps other parts but Kelantan is its true home.
Where its from
Originally an Indonesian craft it has made itself equally at home in Malaysia. Malaysian Batik is the best in the world and is created by four methods: block- printed, drawn free style, silk-screened, or tie-dyed. Batik painting is an exquisite and delicate art which requires skill, patience and meticulousness.
batik painting
Fabrics are usually cotton and silk. Batik cloth is basically produced by drawing out a design with wax and dying the material. The wax is then melted away by boiling the cloth, and a second wax design is drawn in. After this repeated process, an intricate and beautifully coloured design is produced. Batik can be found as cloths, cushion covers, table-cloths, placemats or simply as works of art. Batik sarongs are usually a novelty with tourists.
( All Malaysian secondary school students are taught the way to paint a batik. Well I hope I can find my own master piece but the one I am wearing in the photo is 20 years old !! It belongs to my dad ...hahaha ..and one thing Batik never go out of fashion ...but make sure you buy genuine one )
Check these sites for more info on batik ( even batik painting class )
http://www.batikmalay.com/02-00_introduction.html
http://www.emmes.net/atma_alam/roshadah_yusof.asp ( langkawi )
http://home.t-online.de/home/wdiesch1/spec/arfa.htm ( terengganu ) Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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Would like to suggest buying Malaysian pewter if you are considering getting a special souvenir for yourself or as a gift to someone else.
Malaysia was once the world largest producer of tin. Pewter companies like Royal Selangor is world famous. There are alsoother smaller companies with more competitive prices like Penang Pewter, etc. I have bought pewter items like tourist scenes, picture frames, beer mugs, vases and often appreciated because they are unique. Theme: Other
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No trip to Kuala Lumpur would be complete without a visit to the KLCC(Kuala Lumpur City Center) Mall. It is next to the Petronas Towers within the golden triangle. There is a nice fountain in front and the mall is 6 storys of assorted shops, restaurants, cafes, entertainment, leisure, home decor, a concert hall, an art gallery and a science discovery centre.
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A smart shop in Star Hill Shopping Centre, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Numerous pewter gift items available from the cheap to the not so cheap. Leave a Comment Theme: GiftsAddress: Star Hill, Bukit Bintang, K Lumpur, Malaysia
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