Shopping in Melaka
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Jln Hang Jebat & Jln Tun Tan Cheng Lock Antique Shopping
Taking time to browse Chinatown's eclectic mix of shops is an activity in itself, even if you hate shopping. Start with the antique shops along Jln Hang Jebat (Jonker's St) and Jln Tun Tan Cheng Lock where you'll see dusty old junk, polished ancient relics and everything in between. Unless you really know your antiques, be very cautious about spending money in these shops. Rumour has it that some folks build new furniture out of old, discarded wood to make 'antique' pieces.
Prices are high and haggling is essential.
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Orangutan House - Lorong Hang Jebat
Having mushroomed to an impressive three outlets, this hip and brightly painted T-shirt shop adds its own brand of zest and colour to Chinatown's multifaceted personality. All shirts are the work of local artist Charles Cham and have themes spanning from Chinese astrology animals to rather edgy topics (at least for Malaysia) such as 'Use Malaysian Rubber' above a sketch of a condom.
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Top Spinning Academy
If you enter this shop, be prepared for a very enthusiastic traditional top-spinning lesson by gasing extraordinaire Simpson Wong. You aren't expected to purchase anything although you probably will if you get the hang of the spin - a top is only around RM2. Mr Wong is a charming fellow who genuinely appears to just want people to play tops with him. Go in and make his day.
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Tile Shop
Intricately beautiful mini-replicas of the fine European tiles that grace some of Melaka's fine colonial buildings can be found here. You'll also find flat ceramic pictures of teapots and Chinese household items in stylish frames. A tile or art piece will cost around RM30. While here, peep into the shop next door that makes papier-mâché temple offerings.
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Orangutan House
Also at 96 Jln Tun Tan Cheng Lok and 12 Jln Hang Jebat, these brightly painted T-shirt shops display the work of local artist Charles Cham. Themes span Chinese astrology animals to rather edgy topics (at least for Malaysia) such as ‘Use Malaysian Rubber’, above a sketch of a condom.
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Wan Aik Shoemaker
Raymond Yeo’s beaded Nonya shoes are considered Melaka’s finest and begin at a steep but merited RM300. Tiny silk bound-feet shoes (from RM90) are also available, although nowadays they are just a curiosity rather than a necessity.
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Body in Balance
Traditional Malay, Thai and aromatherapy massages are offered here. Sweet, soothing smells emanate from the curtained hut-like room that would look quite at home on a tropical beach. It's a simple set-up but charmingly Malay.
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Dataran Pahlawan
Melaka’s largest mall, it has a collection of upmarket designer shops and restaurants on the ground and upper floors and a craft and souvenir market in the basement portion.
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Lim Trading
Busy Mr Lim is a second-generation craftsman (his apprenticeship began at the age of six) who also fashions gorgeous handmade Nonya bead slippers.
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Malaqa House
This huge shop is in an elegant building stuffed to the gills with antiques and replicas – it’s not cheap, but it’s bursting with character.
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Mahkota Parade Shopping Complex
For practical needs such as camera shops, a pharmacy or electronics store, head to Mahkota Parade Shopping Complex.
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Orangutan House, Jln Tun Tan Cheng Lok
This T-shirt shop is one of three impressive outlets. All shirts are the work of local artist Charles Cham.
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Orangutan House - Jln Hang Jebat
This T-shirt shop is one of three impressive outlets. All shirts are the work of local artist Charles Cham.
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