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Although Jakarta is extremely famous worldwide for its many adorable sites that attract thousands of people each year, but if you head towards its down town area you will definitely be amazed to see the plethora of shops, offices, restaurants, stalls, clubs and dense warren of bars. From haute couture labels to unique handicrafts and the latest fashionable accessories, the place features everything for everyone and many of the people love to take cheap flights to Jakarta for an amusing and entertaining shopping-spree. The world class mega malls are the main highlights of this area that are stacked with a wide agglomeration of classic international brands. The markets which are commonly called as ‘Pasars’, remain jam-packed so you have to spare ample time to explore the whole area.
As Asia is very much famous for the best variety of latest technology and electronic items; Jakarta is well-known for providing such objects on discounted rates. In contrast to al-fresco style markets, these malls provide a very distinguished and memorable experience. Plaza Senayan and Plaza Indonesia are the most recommended and worth-visiting shopping spots where you can easily find the item of your desire.
Plaza Indonesia is located in the central part of the city and dominates the Welcome Monument. Housing some of the chic brand like Gucci, Versace and Armani, it draws the attention of plenty of travelers. Senayan City is another ritzy glitzy shopping destination that covers the land area of almost 48,000 square metres and features multitude of impressive products.
One of the most famous local artistic products is Batik that portrays the beautifully and neatly handcrafted art work. It serves as an astonishing and awe-inspiring emblem of Indonesian women’s creativity. The actual smell, patterns and bright colors truly tempts the visitors and compel them to spend money on such a master piece. Its name has been originated from ‘ambatik’, which means ‘a cloth with little dots’.
Commonly it consist of geometric forms like insects, fish, butterflies, birds, flowers, leaves buds, flowers, plants and many other symbolic varieties. It has been recorded that till now Indonesia has produced more than 3,000 distinctive patters of Batik. The best variety can be found in Batik Keris (located in Jalan Cokroaminoto), Batik Semar (Plaza Indonesia) and Iwan Tirta (extremely famous for hand painted Batik).
Handicrafts are also very well-known and famous in Jakarta and if you are in search of the best and excellent variety then do hit the stunning sites of Pasaraya and Sarinah Grande department stores. They include leather goods, puppetry, basketry, jewellery, silver, paintings, carvings, weaving, textiles and plenty of interior design items. Do visit Jalan Kebon Sirih Timur, Jalan Surabaya and Pasar Seni, where you will be enthralled to see the biggest collection of traditional and artistic items.
Also don’t miss the opportunity to buy some antiques in this city and for that purpose you must head towards Gallery Fifty-Nine, Jl. Ciputat Raya, Pasa Rawabening and Surabaya Street. The famous and worth-visiting Pasars of Jakarta are Pasar Cikini, Pasar Mayestik and Pasar Tanah Abang.
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