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George Town
Be charmed by the colourful artworks, prints and postcards of friendly young owners Clovis and Joey, as well as the many images created by the art…
George Town
Be charmed by the colourful artworks, prints and postcards of friendly young owners Clovis and Joey, as well as the many images created by the art…
George Town
Head here for fabrics – both new and antique – as well as boxes, stationery, coffee-table books, art pieces, bags and other classy Asian bric-a-brac.
George Town
Malaysian-produced batik printed cloth is made into a variety of men's and women's fashions and gift items here. Some of the more expensive designs are…
George Town
In addition to more than 300 shops, including the department store Parkson, Penang’s most glamorous mall serves up a whole floor of food and beverage…
George Town
If you're looking for books about Malaysia, or books written by local authors, this is the place to come. This branch covers fiction and poetry; another…
George Town
The nonfiction branch of this excellent bookshop, specialising in books about Malaysia or by Malaysian writers.
George Town
Come here for the sensory-assaulting wet market, food stalls selling Penang's famous pickles and vendors selling headscarves, batik shirts, fabrics and…
George Town
Tan Wei Min creates lush and beautiful terrariums in everything from small glass jars to giant globes. Buying one is like taking home a piece of the…
George Town
Pick up one of Howard Tan's distinctive photographic prints at this compact gift boutique that also sells unique postcards, art, handicrafts and books on…
George Town
The subtle, minimalist, design-focused homewares here, some of which are made locally, include earthy ceramics, handsome stationery, wooden toys and fancy…
George Town
Canadian colour-pencil artist Barbara Moore has a small gallery in her home on one of the heritage zone's more charming residential streets – worth…
George Town
The charming artist Fu Mei Lin will likely list plenty of things in her cosy shop that she doesn't want to sell. Nevertheless stick with it and you're…
George Town
This shophouse workshop features the owner’s beautiful handmade batik items. If you want to learn more about this craft, take a walk-in class (from noon…
George Town
Earthy, simple, linen-heavy clothing for both men and women is the emphasis at this local-label store. Supplementing this is a selection of handsome,…
George Town
Very pretty, classic Chinese-influenced clothing with a contemporary edge is sold in this boutique stocking the designs of the KL-based designer.
George Town
A big, modern mall near KOMTAR that has taken over as the hub for shopping downtown.
George Town
As well as shops, this swanky seaside mall built on reclaimed land is home to the Performing Arts Centre of Penang and a couple of decent restaurants and…
George Town
Royal Selangor is the top name in Malaysian pewter; this outlet stocks its current range and holds pewter-making workshops (RM63.60), starting at 11am, 2…
George Town
This gallery showcases the exquisite fused-glass creations of Penang artist Wong Keng Fuan. Colourful bowls and quirky sculptures are for sale.
George Town
One of central George Town's many disappearing trades is that of beaded shoe-making, but you can still find Tan Kok Oo practising the craft at the rear of…
George Town
For a taste of old Penang, take an early morning wander through this open-air fresh produce and general goods market that runs behind Chowrasta Bazaar. It…
George Town
Like George Town's street art? Then buy a custom print, or perhaps an original piece, from the gallery featuring the work of Ernest Zacharevic, the…
George Town
High-quality T-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories are among the merchandise sold by this local brand emblazoned with the word lansi, meaning 'stuck up'…
George Town
Nicknamed ‘Ali Baba’s Cave’, this deep trove of silky and cottony goodness is one of the best places in George Town to buy sarongs, batik shirts and…
George Town
This arts, crafts and gourmet food market is a small but pleasant affair and a good way of spending an hour browsing and grazing on a Sunday.
George Town
This old-school fresh produce and wet market in the heart of George Town occupies an attractive Victorian building.
George Town
If you’re after a huge Chinese couch, a household shrine or have RM55,000 to spend on a 2m-tall carved-wood Buddha, this is the place to come. Even if you…
Penang
One way to pass the time in the evening at Batu Ferringhi is to drop by its night market, which sells all the usual resort accessories, souvenirs and…