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Art & Craft shopping in Indonesia

  1. Jl Ahmad Yani Crafts Shops

    Medan has a number of interesting arts and crafts shops, particularly along Jl Ahmad Yani. Toko Asli (No 62), Toko Rufino (No 56) and Toko Bali Arts (No 68) all have selections of antique weaving, Dutch pottery and carvings.

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  2. Batik Keris Factory

    In Lawiyan, west of the city, this is one place to see the batik process up close. Its shop (Jl Yos Sudarso 62) has icy air-con, a cafe and two full floors of fixed-price batik bags, skirts and shirts.

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  3. A

    Amri Yahya's Gallery

    Amri Yahya's gallery has a few early batik works on display, although he mostly produces abstract oil paintings these days.

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  4. Kites Centre

    There are colourful wind-born creations such as dragons and sailing ships. A sweet little small frog goes for Rp25000.

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  5. Pak Ruhiyat

    Down a small, unnamed alley behind Jl Pangarang 22, this small shop produces wayang golek puppets and masks.

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  6. B

    Pasar Seni

    In north Jakarta, this is a good place to look for regional handicrafts and to see many of them being made.

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  7. C

    Rare Angon

    A gallery with works from over a dozen local artists. Many are often working right in the shop.

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  8. D

    Lana Gallery

    For something completely different, check out the terrific contemporary art available here.

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  9. E

    Cupu Manik Puppet Factory

    This is another puppet maker, with a range of styles for sale.

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  10. Batik Semar

    Semar is good for modern cotton and beautiful silk batiks.

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  12. F

    Terang Bulan

    Good fixed-price place for batik.

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