Kuching
Local textiles, organic soaps and an excellent selection of books on Sarawak's history and culture are all good reasons to visit this combination of…
Must-see shopping in Sarawak
Kuching
The row of old shophouses facing the Waterfront Promenade is chock-full of handicrafts shops, some outfitted like art galleries, others with more of a …
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Kuching
The group of women at Tanoti are the only people to practise a distinct Sarawakian form of songket weaving, a way of creating embroidered fabrics…
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Sarawak
Profits from this cafe and arts-and-crafts shop support single-mother families in the Kelabit Highlands. It's a good place for coffee and cake and to buy…
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Sarawak
This great little store is so packed full of Kayan and Iban beads, Penan rattan baskets and Melinau and Kayan handicrafts that it's difficult to move…
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Kuching
As well as her own Bidayuh bead-work pieces – most of which have been displayed in an exhibition in Singapore – Juliana sells quality rattan mats made by…
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Miri
With several clothes shops and a useful supermarket in the basement, this is a good place to stock up on supplies before a trek. Linked by a skybridge and…
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Miri
Reopened in an interesting modern building in 2018, this centre showcases stalls selling colourful bags, baskets, sarongs, textiles etc made by Iban,…
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Kuching
Specialises in English-language books on Borneo, the history of Sarawak and natural history. Also carries Sarawak maps and a few travel guides. Doubles as…
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Kuching
This fine little boutique has a well-chosen selection of made-in-Sarawak fabrics and clothing in both traditional and modern Orang Ulu–inspired designs,…
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Kuching
Down the back of this souvenir shop you can find an excellent selection of Sarawakian specialities such as pepper (black and white), laksa paste, sambal,…
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Miri
A modern, multistorey, air-con mall with shops specialising in computers and cameras on the 3rd floor. Rainy-day entertainment comes in the form of…
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Sarawak
A tiny, Iban-owned handicrafts place (Shop 21) upstairs at the Gelanggang Kenyalang food court off Jln Penghulu Nyanggau.
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Kuching
An old-style mall with a few stylish clothing shops, Tun Jugah houses a textile museum on the 4th floor.
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Miri
Well stocked with snacks, toiletries and Australian wines. A good place to pick up supplies for a trek in Mulu or the Kelabit Highlands.
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Miri
A mega-bookshop with a large selection of English books, and Lonely Planet titles in English and Chinese.
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Kuching
A capacious modern bookshop with a big selection of English titles, including works by local authors.
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Kuching
Looking a little forlorn, the plaza is nonetheless home to a decent small bookshop.
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Kuching
This mall houses a department store, a pharmacy and ATMs as well as a bowling alley and a cineplex.
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Kuching
Upstairs, artist Narong Daun patiently creates vibrant jungle-themed batik paintings on silk.
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Miri
Sells rubber 'kampung shoes' (RM6 to RM10), which are perfect for jungle hikes.
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