JAKARTA FINDS ✽ Roemah Roepa
I’ve always been intrigued by this cluster of shops in Kemang, just around the bend on Kemang Selatan. But I always forget to go there on my way to Cayenne, coming from KOI. But last week I finally got to explore the shops in this attention grabbing building and found a great shop called Roamah Roepa, with some of my favorite local brands!
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: Meet the Makers 7
It’s time to meet the makers of fine Indonesian crafts again! I am so excited to attend one of these events showcasing so many gorgeous Indonesian made items, all in one roof (this time it’s KOI Kemang). It’s a wonderful oppurtunity really because many of these “makers” are from all over Indonesia! Click on the image after the jump for all the juicy details!
Read MoreJAKARTA FINDS ✽ Crafting supplies at Paper 4 You
I finally found a place to buy wooden knitting needles! A while back, I found plastic skinny ones in Toko Maju, but I’ve been looking for thick wooden ones for a while now. I got a size 6.5 (33cm long) and a size 6 (23cm long). More info after the jump!
Read MoreJAKARTA FINDS ✽ Got my Borneo Chic Bag
Yay i finally got myself a Borneo Chic bag, after lusting for one ever since I attended their store launch! Though its not the cheapest, it is for a good cause, the Craft Kalimantan Network supports indigenous crafts from 6 areas in Kalimantan. The Borneo Chic brand uses these traditional weaves & creates fashionable modern bags. The products are the work of artisan groups, 90% of whom are women living in and around forests. Through Borneo Chic they are paid fair prices for their woven products, which allow them to continue their tribes weaving traditions.
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: KARE Buy 2 Get 1 FREE
For those who loved my “BOOK” Bookends and who loved my post on KARE, I think you will be happy to know that they are having a cool promo this long weekend! From November 15-17 only, they will be having a BUY 2 GET 1 PROMO. Get any two items and you can get another item (of the same price or lower) for FREE! The detailed flyer after the jump!
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: Meet the Makers
For those who like Indonesian crafts and creativity, Meet the Makers is an event you don’t wanna miss. Meet the Makers is a 3 day gathering of local artisans and their crafts. They come not only from Jakarta, but from other islands as well. So this is your chance to check out the different products from all over the islands without actually having to travel far. Meet the makers behind your favorite Indonesian crafts and scoop up some amazing finds! Details after the jump!
Read MoreYANGON TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Looking for jade at MK Gems
After our walk at Inya Lake, we were brought by our driver to a famous store for Jade and other gems like Sapphire and Rubies, called MK Gems. It was an eye opening experience to the precious stones that Myanmar had to offer!
Read MoreHCMC TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Shopping for paintings
For cheap paintings in HCMC Vietnam, head on over to Tran Phu street in District 5. I read somewhere that this is where the locals buy their art and I wasn’t disappointed. The prices were less than half the price of the paintings we liked in Dong Khoi, so it was worth riding a cab over to this part of town. We walked someway down the street checking out many art galleries, but ended up going back to the first store we entered because it had the best selection, good quality and low prices.
Read MoreJAKARTA FINDS ✽ Stylish living at Kare Jakarta
Did you know that the famous KARE Design - uber stylish home decor and furniture – is in Jakarta? It’s my favorite place to search for clocks (their clocks are cheaper than ACE hardware clocks AND more stylish!) and other statement/accent pieces for the home. I find that KARE is better value for money than Informa or Index because all the items are designed and styled to catch attention. (This is not where to go for basics!) You guys are in for photo blog treat! I took pictures of everything that caught my eye.
Read MoreTRAVEL DIARIES ✈ My Manila Hitlist
I am making this list for friends who are visiting or moving to Manila. If you are going to Manila to visit for a few days I hope this helps you decide where to go for shopping and where to eat. Manila is a great place for shopping. If you know where to look, it’s unbelievably cheap! There is also a lot of great food to be had. If you have more questions feel free to drop me a comment. I will be adding to this list as I think of more things. This is just off the top of my head. =)
Read MoreJAKARTA FINDS ✽ Bargain hunter’s heaven INACRAFT FAIR
To excite you about the upcoming INACRAFT FAIR 2012, I’m writing about my finds at the INACRAFT FAIR 2011 which is the most massive fair in Jakarta I’ve ever attended – even more massive than anything I’ve seen in the Philippines even! (And I attend a lot of these!) We went for 2 days yet we didn’t even get to explore the entire thing. It was THAT massive!
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: Borneo Chic at the INACRAFT FAIR 2012
I received an invitation that I am super excited about on my email today. Borneo Chic, a special company that produces fashionable bags with weaves coming from indigenous people of Kalimantan (allowing them to continue age-old traditions), will be participating at the INACRAFT FAIR 2012. Details after the jump!
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