Melaka Shopping

Melaka is a paradise when it comes to shopping for souvenirs, antiques, art piecess and crafts. Famously known for its sale of antiques, Melaka has numerous shops that are widely contrast to modern shops and malls. Meanwhile, almost every tourist attraction comes with shops, selling beautiful souvenirs.

Shoppers can find interesting and beautiful jewellery, traditional Baba-Nyonya material, ceramics, slippers and other items and souvenirs all over Melaka, Jonker Street being one of the most popular shopping sites. Antique currency and old coins can also be found on sale, and there are a few shops selling beautiful China and porcelain items.

There are also shops on Kubu Street which sells traditional Nyonya lady costumes, shoes, and slippers, should shoppers be interested in taking home a beautiful piece of Melaka cultural fashion. Shoppers can even get a custom pair of beautiful hand-sewn cloth embroidery slippers after making an order.  

Being known as Malaysia’s historical city, it’s not surprising to find a huge selection of antique shops in Melaka. Visitors can have a delightful time admiring the spectacular handcrafted furniture, the beautiful hand-made designs on clothes and linen, and other crafts dating back from those ancient days, some of which are very valuable and of good quality. 

Most of these antique shops can be found on Jalan Hang Jebat, also known as Jonker Street, and Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock. Shoppers will be delighted to find antique furniture, porcelain, old coins, oil lamps, traditional costumes, and various art pieces and crafts. Here, some of the best Peranakan antiques can be found.

 

But do beware of traders passing fresh items off for antiques, and remember that no price is set. Always try bargain as much as you can to get the best deals. Also, remember that the antique dealer should have official clearance forms for visitors to fill, as not to cause any problems when leaving the country with the antiques. 

Melaka’s handicraft items would also make a great souvenir for one’s self or one’s friends, as a memory of this historical state. Numerous shops sell beautiful traditional pottery, art and crafts. Shoppers can find various items made of rattan, lacquer ware and brassware.  

Other crafts are such as the creative woodwork and colourful woven mats shoppers can find on Jonker Street. There are also small souvenirs such as t-shirts, mugs, key chains and other creative art work or crafts, all of which give visitors a taste of Malaysia as a whole.