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 The
little streets in this area form the historical focal point of
Muslim life in Singapore. Nothing beats the surroundings for
bazaar-style shopping with true ethnic character. Here you can
browse in hole-in-the-wall shops, haggle to your heart's content
and come away with the most delightful purchases at bargain
prices.
Arab
traders settled here to be near their Muslim brothers, the
Malays, Javanese and Buginese. Many shops still reflect the
Muslim influence, selling prayer rugs, skull caps and anything
needed for an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
The
most visible items for sale are the baskets and other cane,
straw, rattan and pandan leaf goods spilling out onto the
pavements - from baby cradles to floor mats, hanging chairs to
serving trays. These shops also stock interesting camel skin
bags, cloisonne boxes and sewing kits.
But
perhaps the real glory of Kampong Glam and Arab Street is the
textiles. Bales of gorgeous chiffon, silk, cotton georgette and
other luxurious fabrics crowd the pavements, waiting to be sold
at unbeatable prices. The area is also renowned for batiks from
Indonesia and Malaysia, exquisitely hand-made by the wax-resist
dye method and typically sold in sarong lengths. Machine-printed
batik with traditional designs is also available by the metre or
in ready-made shorts, sundresses, ties, table linen and more.
There
are also a number of fishing tackle shops carrying an amazing
array of items for both the amateur and the professional angler.
Nearest MRT station: Bugis (EW12) |
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