Arab Street, Singapore
What to buy here: Batik Textiles.
Many of the traditional dresses across the ethnic cultures in Singapore, such as the Peranakan, Indian and Malay cultures, are made from batik-textiles. Actually Indonesian Batik which is also widely used and found in Singapore was designated by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. These unique textiles are typically both colorful and full of interesting patterns. Not only are the designs many, but they are extremely comfortable to wear as well. Their prices can range from S$8 for table clothes all the way till S$1000 for high quality pieces, depending on what type you wish to purchase.
Batik-textiles can be found in the many shops that line Arab Street, which is near Bugis MRT station. Some of these shops include Silk Studio, Warna Fabrics, Basharahil House of Batik, and many more. In short, you'll be spoilt for choice there.
Many of the traditional dresses across the ethnic cultures in Singapore, such as the Peranakan, Indian and Malay cultures, are made from batik-textiles. Actually Indonesian Batik which is also widely used and found in Singapore was designated by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. These unique textiles are typically both colorful and full of interesting patterns. Not only are the designs many, but they are extremely comfortable to wear as well. Their prices can range from S$8 for table clothes all the way till S$1000 for high quality pieces, depending on what type you wish to purchase.
Batik-textiles can be found in the many shops that line Arab Street, which is near Bugis MRT station. Some of these shops include Silk Studio, Warna Fabrics, Basharahil House of Batik, and many more. In short, you'll be spoilt for choice there.
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Arab Street on Map
Sight Name: Arab Street
Sight Location: Singapore, Singapore (See walking tours in Singapore)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Singapore, Singapore (See walking tours in Singapore)
Sight Type: Shopping
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