Kuching
Local textiles, organic soaps and an excellent selection of books on Sarawak's history and culture are all good reasons to visit this combination of…
Must-see shopping in Sarawak
Kuching
The row of old shophouses facing the Waterfront Promenade is chock-full of handicrafts shops, some outfitted like art galleries, others with more of a …
Kuching
The group of women at Tanoti are the only people to practise a distinct Sarawakian form of songket weaving, a way of creating embroidered fabrics…
Sarawak
Profits from this cafe and arts-and-crafts shop support single-mother families in the Kelabit Highlands. It's a good place for coffee and cake and to buy…
Sarawak
This great little store is so packed full of Kayan and Iban beads, Penan rattan baskets and Melinau and Kayan handicrafts that it's difficult to move…
Kuching
As well as her own Bidayuh bead-work pieces – most of which have been displayed in an exhibition in Singapore – Juliana sells quality rattan mats made by…
Miri
With several clothes shops and a useful supermarket in the basement, this is a good place to stock up on supplies before a trek. Linked by a skybridge and…
Miri
Reopened in an interesting modern building in 2018, this centre showcases stalls selling colourful bags, baskets, sarongs, textiles etc made by Iban,…
Kuching
Specialises in English-language books on Borneo, the history of Sarawak and natural history. Also carries Sarawak maps and a few travel guides. Doubles as…
Kuching
This fine little boutique has a well-chosen selection of made-in-Sarawak fabrics and clothing in both traditional and modern Orang Ulu–inspired designs,…
Kuching
Down the back of this souvenir shop you can find an excellent selection of Sarawakian specialities such as pepper (black and white), laksa paste, sambal,…
Miri
A modern, multistorey, air-con mall with shops specialising in computers and cameras on the 3rd floor. Rainy-day entertainment comes in the form of…
Sarawak
A tiny, Iban-owned handicrafts place (Shop 21) upstairs at the Gelanggang Kenyalang food court off Jln Penghulu Nyanggau.
Kuching
An old-style mall with a few stylish clothing shops, Tun Jugah houses a textile museum on the 4th floor.
Miri
Well stocked with snacks, toiletries and Australian wines. A good place to pick up supplies for a trek in Mulu or the Kelabit Highlands.
Miri
A mega-bookshop with a large selection of English books, and Lonely Planet titles in English and Chinese.
Kuching
A capacious modern bookshop with a big selection of English titles, including works by local authors.
Kuching
Looking a little forlorn, the plaza is nonetheless home to a decent small bookshop.
Kuching
This mall houses a department store, a pharmacy and ATMs as well as a bowling alley and a cineplex.
Kuching
Upstairs, artist Narong Daun patiently creates vibrant jungle-themed batik paintings on silk.
Miri
Sells rubber 'kampung shoes' (RM6 to RM10), which are perfect for jungle hikes.
