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Main Bazaar
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(Main Bazaar; some shops closed Sun) The row of old shophouses facing the Water-
front Promenade is chock full of handicrafts shops, some outfitted like art galleries, others
with more of a 'garage sale' appeal, yet others (especially along the Main Bazaar's west-
ern section) stocking little more than kitschy-cute cat souvenirs. Handmade items worth
seeing (if not purchasing), many from the highlands of Kalimantan, include hand-woven
textiles and baskets, masks, drums, brass gongs, statues (up to 2m high!), beaded head-
dresses, swords, spears, painted shields and cannons from Brunei. At many places, staff
enjoy explaining the origin and use of each item.
HANDICRAFTS
UD Siburan Jaya
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(66 Main Bazaar; 8.30am-9pm Mon-Sat, 9.30-5pm Sun) Has an excellent selection of
Sarawakian specialities such as pepper (black and white), laksa paste, sambal , Bario rice
and even tax-paid tuak (Dayak rice wine).
FOOD
Fabriko
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(56 Main Bazaar; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat) This fine little boutique has a well-chosen selec-
tion of made-in-Sarawak fabrics and clothing in both traditional and modern Orang Ulu-
inspired designs, including silk sarongs and men's batik shirts.
CLOTHING
Nelson's Gallery
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(54 Main Bazaar; 9am-5pm) Upstairs, artist Narong Daun patiently creates vibrant,
jungle-themed batik paintings on silk.
ART
Fantasy Sarawak
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(70 Main Bazaar; 10am-7pm) Has Sarawak's classiest collection of T-shirts.
CLOTHING
Sarawak Craft Council
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HANDICRAFTS
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