The best fashion and gift stores Malaysia

Building on its success, China House extended its empire to other former shophouses in the area. On Lebuh Armenian, the owners have opened a beautiful shop that offers quality chinoiseries. Textile arts are the main focus here. You will find a beautiful selection of carefully selected batiks, clothing, scarves and scarves, in colorful tones. A few decorative objects, and in particular beautiful cushion covers, complete the collection... of good taste, of course.

The gallery of Titi Kwok, the only painter who is still on the street in the old Chinatown. Beautiful paintings, some with a real malaccaise touch.

For two generations, the owners of this store specialize in reproductions of miniature shoes, which were intended for the concubines in particular, but also for the rich Chinese women under the manchu dynasty Ching (1644-1912). They were bandait their feet to prevent them from developing and, indeed, they remained very small. The Mandchous were treating their wives to make sure they couldn't run skirt. This practice was followed by the towkays, the new rich of Malaysia who had at all costs to imitate the noble and believed, that by turning their daughters into disabled, they would forget their origins of coolie. This practice was prohibited in 1912. Today, these tiny and fairly expensive shoes are more intended for tourists than for women at lotus feet… sorry to break the myth!

Here we sell (factory prices) and mount exposed butterflies and many more insects. You can see artists at work. The best wings, antennas, etc. are carefully chosen to reconstitute a butterfly. At the entrance, huge living scorpions calves in a cement bin. Very artisan, although a bit special.

Magnificent silk embroidered batik, unique models executed, unfortunately, in limited quantities by the artist of the workshop. Also, semi-precious stones. A great scarf silk batik: 65 RM.

This factory holds a virtual monopoly on tin, one of Malaysia's main export products. This benchmark brand of quality is the pride of the Malaysian people. Free 15-minute tours of the factory are available from 9am to 5pm. Manufactured products are available from the boutique. If you don't want to go that far, you can visit the Royal Selangor Shop on the^1st floor of the Suria KLCC.

A three-storey octagon with, at the bottom, the halls and, at the top, fabrics and crafts. Women with deliciously colourful sails negotiate hard but with a smile. Prepare your cameras!

For these ladies, here you'll find nyonya slippers, set with colorful pearls. Slippers and sandals are all handmade creations by Raymond Yeo, heir to this artisanal factory created by his grandfather. Floral or geometrical beaded motifs adorn the top of the foot. The craftsman also perpetuates the manufacture of slippers for bandaged feet. Although the tradition has fortunately been lost, the distinctive slippers are like museum pieces, for ornamental use only.

This store has been carefully restored and has a pleasant atmosphere. The shutters and window frames have been repainted a cloudy blue, while the interior is predominantly white. The neutrality of the setting enhances the original handicrafts. If you'd like to take home some souvenirs made by quality craftsmen, don't hesitate to drop in. Pam, the owner, travels the length and breadth of Malaysia to unearth these unique objects: porcelain fish, batik hair elastics, Chinese teak and fine cotton tassels...

Jalan Bukit Bintang is a street that will excite shopping enthusiasts, and this large shopping mall is no exception. Its facade stands out for its futuristic architecture, reminiscent of space travel. The 6-level, 23,000^m2 mall is home to a host of international retailers. Cultural and artistic events are organized on a regular basis. The building is also home to the JW Marriott hotel and its 162 luxury rooms in an extension inaugurated in 2020. On this occasion, the Starhill Gallery has been renamed The Starhill.

Sam specializes in batiks, but you'll also find some very nice silks and printed cottons. This small, unassuming store is one of the country's leading batik references. Shamdas Bakthani opened this modest store in 1982. Starting out as a simple store selling cheap clothes, Shamdas soon specialized in importing and exporting batiks. He also sells fine collections of Indian blockprints, cotton fabrics in which the motifs are reproduced by hand using wooden blocks.

This vast warehouse has been converted to showcase the local craft: batik. Located just across from Beserah beach, tourists flock here in droves to learn about the technique that combines wax and dye. Demonstration workshops are held several times a day, and courses are available for adults and children alike. You can also stop off for a spot of shopping and pick up some colorful sarongs at a very reasonable price. A perfect gift idea.

Since 2002, this souvenir store has been selling authentic traditional crafts from Sabah. Kadaiku in Malay means "my store". The products on offer represent the state's culture: handmade baskets, tapestries, jewelry (some with Semporna beads), musical instruments... It's the ideal place to find a gift to bring back from your trip. The boutique is located in the Sinsuran Complex shopping mall.

Located at the foot of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC Mall is a shopping mall housing over 300 brands spread over 6 floors. It offers a multitude of brands covering fashion, lifestyle, sports, homeware, handicrafts... You'll soon realize that a visit to an air-conditioned mall is also a great way to take a break in a cool café or restaurant while strolling in the heat. A long air-conditioned (!) skywalk links the Suria KLCC to the Pavilion KL mall.

This shopping center is a veritable city within a city. Inaugurated in 2007, it boasts over 700 retailers spread over 150,000^m2, seven floors and eight separate galleries. On the Connection, Gourmet Emporium and Dining Loft levels, you'll find a mind-boggling number of restaurants offering gastronomy from all over the world. In the mall, numerous local and international brands for ready-to-wear, souvenirs, cinemas... In 2016, the Pavilion Elite is a 10-storey extension housing international luxury brands.