Must-see shopping in Indonesia

  • A-Krea

    Sanur

    An excellent spot for souvenirs, A-Krea has a range of items designed and made in Bali in its attractive store. Clothes, accessories, homewares and more…

  • Pasar Badung

    Denpasar

    Busy in the mornings and evenings, Bali’s largest food market is a great place to browse and bargain, with food from all over the island, including fruits…

  • Geneva Handicraft Centre

    Kerobokan

    Tourist vans flock to the big space out front of this multifloor emporium of Indonesian handicraft. And with good reason, quality is good and prices are…

  • Asmara Collection

    Senggigi

    A cut above the rest, this store, next to the namesake restaurant, has well-selected tribal art, including richly detailed carvings and textiles from…

  • Nogo

    Sanur

    Look for the wooden loom out front of this classy store, which bills itself as the 'Bali Ikat Centre'. The goods are gorgeous and easy to enjoy in the air…

  • Balitaza

    Ubud

    Coconut sugar, traditional Balinese coffee, herbal teas and Indonesian herbs and spices make great gifts to take home, especially with their attractive…

  • Henju by Gracie

    Yogyakarta

    Small, indie boutique selling very affordable handmade jewellery engraved with Javanese script, along with screenprints and designer keepsakes by local…

  • Rip Curl

    Kuta & Legian

    Cast that mopey black stuff aside and make a bit of a splash! Bali's largest arm of the surfwear giant has a huge range of beachwear, swimsuits and…

  • Mercredi

    Kerobokan

    Fashionable cushions to turn your tired sofa into a spry fashion statement are but some of the goods on sale in this stylish shop of well-designed…

  • Biasa

    Seminyak

    This is Bali-based designer Susanna Perini’s premier shop. Her line of elegant tropical wear for men and women combines cottons, silks and embroidery.

  • Plaza Senayan

    South Jakarta

    Huge plaza with a cinema and stores including Gucci, Burberry, Victoria's Secret and Chanel, along with other big-bucks brands. Plus lots of cafes.

  • Sarinah Thamrin Plaza

    Jalan Jaksa Area

    Jakarta's original department store is known for its handicrafts, which are sourced from across the archipelago. The batik selection is excellent.

  • Milo’s

    Seminyak

    The legendary local designer of silk finery has a lavish shop in the heart of designer row. Look for batik-bearing, eye-popping orchid patterns.

  • Lucky Boomerang Bookshop

    Yogyakarta

    Secondhand guidebooks and fiction, maps and books on Indonesia in various languages, along with underground zines, postcards and souvenirs.

  • Gramedia

    Yogyakarta

    This chain bookstore in the basement of a mall on Malioboro sells a range of fiction and nonfiction in English and has a few maps for sale.

  • Lana Gallery

    Yogyakarta

    Sells contemporary art by new and emerging artists from across the archipelago, many of them graduates of Yogya’s fine arts school.

  • Pusaka

    Ubud

    Stylish Balinese-made clothing, toys, jewellery, textiles and shoes are sold at this branch of Denpasar's popular Ethnologi boutique.

  • Alam Zempol

    Candidasa

    Located on the road to Mendira Beach, this sweet-smelling boutique sells locally made essential oils, incense, soaps and toiletries.

  • Prisoners of St Petersburg

    Seminyak

    Some of Bali's hottest young designers are behind this eclectic and ever-evolving hip collection of women's wear and accessories.

  • MD Moeljodihardjo Silver Works

    Yogyakarta

    Rings, bracelets, earrings and other silver items are sold at this workshop outlet. It's down a small alley off the main street.

  • Lombok Epicentrum Mall

    Mataram

    With a cinema, food courts and the full spread of consumer pleasures, this four-floor mall is Lombok's biggest and fanciest.

  • Goddess on the Go!

    Ubud

    A large selection of women’s clothes designed for adventure, made to be super-comfortable, easy to pack and ecofriendly.

  • Cotton Line by St Isador

    Seminyak

    The workshops upstairs spew forth lovely bed linens, pillows and other items made of fabrics imported from across Asia.

  • Nava

    Ubud

    Chic wooden and ceramic homewares line the shelves of this tiny shop, alongside a range of hand-carved wooden spoons.

  • Divine Diva

    Seminyak

    A simple shop filled with Bali-made breezy styles for larger figures. You can custom order from the on-site tailors.

  • Ranch Market

    South Jakarta

    Good-quality grocery store, selling fruit, veg, basic foods and lots of local brands and international imports.

  • Pasar Gede

    Solo

    This is the city’s largest general market, selling all kinds of produce, particularly fruit and vegetables.

  • Confiture de Bali

    Ubud

    Jams made from local fruits, butters (cashew, lemon and peanut) and kombucha are sold at this sweet boutique.

  • Lulu Yasmine

    Seminyak

    Designer Luiza Chang gets inspiration for her elegant line of women's clothes from her worldwide travels.

  • Sandio

    Seminyak

    Shoes and sandals, from formal to casual, at great prices. Replace the one you lost riding your scooter.

  • My Basket Bali

    Kerobokan

    If it can be woven from fibre, it's at My Basket Bali. Baskets here look as good as they are practical.

  • White Peacock

    Seminyak

    Styled like a country cottage, this is the place for cute cushions, throw rugs, table linens and more.

  • Bandung Supermal

    Bandung

    More than 200 shops, including Boss and Levi's, a huge Hero supermarket, a bowling alley and cinemas.

  • Tegun Galeri

    Ubud

    It's every­thing the souvenir stores are not, with beautiful handmade items from around the island.

  • Domicil

    Seminyak

    Facade meets merchandise: everything is designed with flair at this appealing housewares shop.

  • Tribali

    Kerobokan

    Rustic jewellery and accessories with a luxe hippy vibe are shown in earthy display cases.

  • Rainbow Tulungagung

    Kerobokan

    Sells handicrafts made from marble and stone. The soap dispensers are easily carried home.

  • Quarzia Boutique

    Seminyak

    Casual cotton clothes designed with colour and flair; worn with attitude and authority.

  • Kevala Home

    Kerobokan

    Designed and made in Bali, the top-end ceramics here are exquisite examples of the art.

  • Abdi

    Gili Trawangan

    Forgot your favourite frock? Shop for flouncy beachwear at this stylish shop.

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