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Shopping in Yogyakarta is like shopping no where else on earth. Here you will find treasures to take home with you that will please you for years to come. Traditional Indonesian arts and crafts are popular as souvenirs. Batik, the oldest traditional Javanese art is done as hand painted or hand-woven fabric. Their usefulness is endless, from a simple beach-wrap, to a baby hammock or future wall hanging or cushion cover. Due the important role of batik painting in the daily life of the people in Central Java, Yogyakarta has plenty of Batik Schools and Colleges. NOTE: These offer batik painting courses for foreigners. Woodcarvings and paintings are easily available. In the smaller shops, bargaining is accepted; however, in larger shops, prices are fixed. The Yogyakarta leather craft industry traditionally uses the hide of water buffaloes, cows and goats. The most famous leather craft product is the Wayang Kulit, the puppet used for the well known Javanese Shadow Play. Beside this, leather is the basic material for producing room decorations, bags, sandals, and souvenirs. Electronics goods are both high quality and inexpensive with all major brands available. Signature “Prestige” fashion goods are available at very competitive prices. Jalan Malioboro Kota Gede - If you are interested in exploring the local silver craft production, it is worth visiting Kota Gede, about 6 km south of Yogyakarta. There are two kinds of silver craft produced: white and black silver. The best is to walk around Kota Gede and visit so as many shops as possible to assess the best place to buy your favoured pieces at reasonable prices. Kasongan - A village 7 km to the south of Yogyakarta, is the number one location for pottery craft as well as earthenware and ceramics. Due the influence of long staying foreigners, the pottery industry these days offers a broad spectrum of pottery items and ceramics, from giant vases to little funny souvenirs. Yogyakarta has plenty of galleries and studios, among them the famous Affandi Gallery and the Amri Yahya Gallery. Here you will be able to find lovely modern paintings, at a reasonable price, to take back home.
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- Despite the growing appeal of the new shopping street Jalan Urip Sumoharjo, with its up dated commercial trapping, the vibrant life of the city is still centered along Malioboro and Ahmad Yani street, extending from the railway to the public square facing the Sultan's Palace. The shops open from 9am to 2pm and 6pm to 9pm including Sundays. There are dozens of cozy restaurants with reasonable prices and serving wide selections of dishes.
