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CENTRAL MARKET
Based in an historically significant building, Central Market (
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) offers KL's best selection of souvenirs,
gifts and traditional crafts such as batik and kites. The complex is divided between the old market hall and the
newer Annexe - at the back of the former you'll find several Asian artefacts and antiques dealers, but you'll need
to bargain hard to get good deals. Among our favourite stalls are the following:
stumbling into Indiana Jones' closet. Even if you're not interested in buying, it's fascinating to browse this im-
pressive collection of ethnographic arts from the region and as far afield as Tibet.
Main Bldg; Pasar Seni) Offers a good selection of modern batik cloth paintings (many of them by Indonesian
artists) as well as organically dyed batik clothing and material.
handicrafts. The soles of the shoes are made from the wood of the durian tree.
Pasar Seni) Fine-quality decor-
ative weavings and embroidery in silver and gold thread.
Malaysian-brand spa products made from 100% natural materials, including detox infusions, essential oils and
various balms.
traditional paper and bamboo kites, including the giant
wau bulan
(moon kites) from Kelantan.
