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Pucuk Rebung
Half museum, half shop, this upmarket arts-and-craft store offers genuine antiques and Malay ethnological items. Only some of the items are for sale - it's worth popping in to see the cannons, carvings and old photos, even if you can't afford the hefty price tags on the things you can buy.
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Purple Cane Tea Arts
One of several specialist tea shops in Chinatown where you can sample and buy exotic teas, plus all the tea-making paraphernalia to go with them. There's another branch in the Mid Valley Megamall.
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Royal Selangor Pewter Factory
Located 8km northeast of the city centre, the world's largest pewter manufacturer offers some very appealing souvenirs made from this malleable alloy of lead and silver. You can try your own hand at creating a pewter dish at the School of Hard Knocks. The factory has an interesting visitor centre (to get here, take the LRT to Wangsa Maju station and then a taxi) or you can visit the retail outlets in KL's malls.
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Sarawak Paradise in Borneo
Part tourist office for Malaysian Borneo, this government enterprise stocks paintings by popular Sarawak artist Ramsay Ong.
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Shanghai Books
Pop into Shanghai Books to check out the chops (Chinese seals) and calligraphy materials.
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Silk Street
A huge multistorey silk store with reams of silk sold by the yard and a resident tailor.
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Starhill Gallery
Pack the platinum charge card - this glitzy mall is packed with exclusive fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo and Alfred Dunhill. The basement level is a virtual village of upmarket restaurants, while the 'Pamper' floor has some of KL's best spas.
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Sungei Wang Plaza
This mall, interlinked with BB Plaza, is confusing to negotiate but jam-packed with youth-oriented fashions and accessories. There's a branch of the Parkson Grand department store, plus a post office and various fastfood restaurants.
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Suria KLCC
Even if shopping bores you to tears, it's worth visiting the futuristic Suria KLCC to see how fast KL has developed in the 50 years since independence. Inside you'll find some of the world's most exclusive brands, from Tiffany jewellery and Rolex watches to Gucci handbags and Prada and Moschino frocks, as well as restaurants, food courts, coffeeshops, a cinema and a kids' museum.
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Tear Proof
Good for backpacks, rugged outdoor wear and camping equipment. There are branches in Berjaya Times Square, the Curve and the Mid Valley Megamall.
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Tenmoku Pottery
Based near the Batu Caves, the Tenmoku Pottery specialises in vases, bowls and other ceramics inspired by natural forms. There are branches at the Central Market and the Mid Valley Megamall.
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Teratai
An upmarket Asian arts and crafts, tailored towards Western home décor.
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Valentine Willie Fine Art
Founded in 1996, Valentine Willie is one of KL's best galleries. It has a calendar of changing exhibitions featuring the best of Malaysia's contemporary art plus works from artists based throughout the region. They also have a library of art periodicals and other resources from across the globe which is open to the public.
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Yogini Mystical Treasures
A treasure house of Tibetan Buddhist art imported from across the Himalaya.
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