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 Kuching Main Bazaar by mansionion
Souvenir-hunters can seek out an assortment of traditional brassware, pottery, ceramics, tribal arts and much much more. The handicraft shops here are stacked floor to ceiling with cultural curios and antiques, and are a treasure trove of Iban icons, Bidayuh bric-a-brac and Orang Ulu ornaments.
Brassware, pottery, ceramics, tribal arts, cultural curios and antiques.
Depends on how much you can afford, but always bargain for the best deal. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Main Bazaar, Kuching.Directions: Opposite the Kuching Waterfront.
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 Jungle produce on sale by Wild_Orchid
Look out also for sago worms (considered as a delicacy by the natives), bidin (a type of green fern that is eaten as a vegetable), unique yellow and red pulpy and sticky jungle fruits, bright yellow egg-plant (yes it is edible!), various types of lime, sour sop and the occasional jungle durian which has red coloured flesh, and very thin pulp, and a unique, sharp soap-like taste (not like the normal cultivated durians).
Handicrafts and ethnic carvings are also available.
There are a wide variety of snacks and sometimes SNAKES in baskets! I'm not sure if these are meant to be eaten or to be kept as pets...
Wild Orchids
Wild Honey
Jungle Fruits & Vegetables (such as Bidin)
Snakes (just a joke, although they ARE being sold here!) Leave a Comment
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 Main Bazaar by Wild_Orchid
If you like, you may put your bargaining skills to test here! There are Old and new antiques, Iban and Bidayuh carvings & handicraft, curios, masks, antique & ethnic jewellery (brass, copper and silver are the most common) and souvenior items.
There are also everyday items (such as plastic pails, wooden clogs, iron woks, Good Morning face towels, brooms, woven mats, etc.) at non-tourist prices.
Some years ago, I bought an interesting silver belt made out of old one-sen coins joined together. It can be worn as a necklace or a belt, and it does add an ethnic touch to my outfits.
Iban and Bidayuh handicrafts & weapons
Silver Trinkets, Jewellery
Household decorations
Rattan & wooden crafts
Wooden Masks
Need to bargain and shop around. No fixed prices. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Main Bazaar, Along the Kuching WaterfrontDirections: Within walking distance of the 3 major hotels (Hilton, Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza)
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 India Street by Wild_Orchid
Before air-conditioned shoppings began to sprout all over Kuching, India Street was the place to shop for shoes, clothings, textiles & foodstuffs.
The old -style architecture of the shops plus the very local ambience of the place makes it worth a stop.
No high-end shopping here, but it's a good place to shop for cloth....if you wish to tailor your own dress ( anybody still do that?)
If your shoes are worn out from a walking tour, this is also the place to get some cheap shoes. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: India Street is one street behind the river & opposite the old Court House. It's a 15 min walk from the Holiday Inn and Hilton hotels
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 Old Spice by Wild_Orchid
To find them, just follow your nose - the aroma of the rich mix of spices on open display will lead you to them.
Spices for those curries, marsalas and khurmas. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Gambier Street
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 by zrimLeave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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 Bubu by muddybok
I stumbled over this miniature bubu (fish trap) It's certainly a great buy & perfectly satisfies after the conversion.
Bubu=RM18
Lamp with 3-pin Plug=recycled Ikea lamp holder
Switch=donated by a friend Leave a Comment Theme: Art
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Main Bazaar are shop houses near the water front where you can buy the Sarawak Matt, Sarawak Layer Cakes, Antiques, Local Craft, Shirts, Pepper and so many other things.
Price is so reasonable here and you can bargain for the price. A few shop here may give you discounted price even if you dont even ask for it.
Sarawak Matt , Sarawak Layer Cake (RM18 - Liza brand is delicious), antiques, local craft and even Sarawak pepper. Theme: Local CraftDirections: Opposite water front.
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It is own by its own owner and famous in selling birds'nests and Sarawak Pepper, besides these they also have local handicraft , local made curry paste, laksa paste, pepper sweets, handicraft, local made T-shirts, etc..
Items and goods here are more reasonable because it is their own shop house with no rental and have quite a number of workers working for them esepcially those with bird's nest section. Tourists also can see how the workers and skill of cleaning the swiftlet's nests. They need younger girls with good eyesight as they have to clean the birds hair from the saliva, they will let you know how the process works by watching the video 5 to 10 mins and later to see what and how the bird's nests are like
There are many items besides these , there is another shop specialised in pottery and they are famous for their art work skill, same as the bird's nests they emply younger people to do the art work for the pottery. Situated at 4th Mile from Kuching town, you can stop by if you do visit the Orang Utan rehablititation centre.
For Sarawak Pepper there are two kinds, Black and white, and definitely the white are more expensive. Foreigners often buy those black pepper for seasoning. They have different kinds, selected ones are slightly expensive and they have its quality. You can buy them from RM5 onwards per packet. Birds nests also have varieties from cheap to expensive and sell in grams, it all start with the price near to RM200 per packet .
For potteries various kinds to choose from jars, mug, pottery for flowers, peh holder, umbrella holder, lamp shade, stool, etc.. as cheap as RM5 for a small one, and a lamp shade cost around RM120 very reasonable as that is their own factory too and from generation from father to son. Can stop by anytime after a tour to Orang Utan or Fairy Cave, it is 5 miles from town Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: Sin Piao : 082 -451894Directions: Sinpiao ( Borneo ) Sdn Bhd ( Ms Voon ) 603 Wisma Hua Leong, Hui Sing Garden Lorong 3 93350 Kuching Yong Huat Heng Earthernware Factory ( Mr Ang Yong Teck ) 5th Mile Penrissen Road 93250 KuchingOther Contact: YHH : 082 - 451540
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 by iNorv9
Don't forget to bargain.... you can usually take 30-50% off their initally asking price. Theme: Local CraftAddress: Jalan GambierDirections: The street is runs right along the river; near the Kuching Visitor's Information Center.
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