Made in Singapore: 15 Shopping Ideas for Travelers, Singapore, Singapore

Known as one of the Four Asian Tigers (or Dragons), Singapore is a thriving metropolis and one of the most fascinating tourist destinations in Asia. Home to multi-ethnic community, the city carefully preserves and proudly exhibits its colorful identity, manifested - among other forms - in the variety of traditional goods, foods and music commercialized for the benefit of the locals and numerous guests. For your convenience, some of the most notable Made-In-Singapore items are listed here.

Peranakan porcelain was one of the key exports from China to Singapore back in the 19th century, and was in high demand by the affluent layers of the local society. Traditionally, each Peranakan piece carries beautiful patterns drawn across the surface, with a distinct Chinese flavour. As before, Peranakan porcelain is fairly expensive but, with a bit of bargaining, you can reach an affordable price.

Many of the traditional dresses across the ethnic cultures of Singapore, such as the Peranakan, Indian and Malay cultures, are made from batik-textiles. They are typically colourful and adorned with interesting patterns. Not only are the designs numerous, but they are also extremely comfortable to wear. The prices range from S$8 for table clothes all the way up to S$1,000 for high-quality pieces, depending on what type you wish to buy. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).