Shopping Center

Shops are usually open all weeks including Sundays from 9am until 9pm. In smaller cities, shops maybe closed between 1 pm and 5 pm.

Bargaining is customary in small shops and markets, the arts, which is to start at half the asking price and slowly increase your offer until a compromise is reached. Remember it helps to smile while bargaining.

Jakarta

Jakarta has plenty of options for the diehard bargain hunter. If you are after something unique, check out the antique, carvings and handicrafts at Jl. Surabaya and Ciputat raya where rows of stores are packed to overflowing with everything from antique furniture, and brass ship's compasses to Dayak swords from deepest, darkest Borneo.

If you prefer air conditioners comfort and designer labels, head for the modern shopping malls such as Plaza Indonesia, Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall, Pasar Raya, and Taman Anggrek said to be the largest mall in South east Asia.

Find the best shopping for electronics in Mangga Dua Electronics Center I West Jakarta or Ratu Plaza in South Jakarta. The Pasar Seni Art Markets in Ancol is famous for its paintings and other handicrafts. Another interesting place is the Jatinegara gemstone market, where you can find a huge variety of precious and semiprecious stones. Stroll through the Pasar Baru pedestrian area and browse through the traditional textile shops.

Central Java

Popular Buys
There are various kinds of handicrafts products which can be found in Central Java, such as wood carving batik, bamboo painting, rattan furniture, leather goods, ceramic/pottery, etc.

Popular Handicrafts that you can buy in Central Java
Batik
Batik textiles are very integral part of Javanese Culture. The Javanese Batik is the finest in the world; the reason is that they developed in Java possible in the 17th or 18th century. The amin batik centers in Central Java, inter alia Pekalongan, Surakarta (Solo), Lasem (Rembang) etc.

Lurik
Lurik is weaving textile. The textiles produces hand woven cloth from Sarong's to materials for upholstery, bed covers wall hanging and garments as well, The Lurik can be found at Troso Village which known as "Lurik Troso" in Jepara Regency and Klaten Regency.

Woodcarving
The main center of wood carving in Central Java is Jepara. Some smaller ones can be found in Klaten and Surakarta. The artists carve teak preference and produce anything from furniture in suite or single pieces, decorative panels for wall or door, statuary of all size subject broads, salad seat or trinket boxed.

Stone Carving
On the main road to Muntilan/Yogyakarta from Borobudur or Magelang, groups of stone sculpture reproduce classical statuary, make garden fountains and ornaments.

Metal Working Crafts
The Product includes iron foundry, brass, copper and silver. Brass industry can be found in Juwana (Pati), Boyolali, Temanggung, Rembang, Sukoharjo, where major copper craftsmen work. It produces lamps stand, vases, mini gongs, cigarettes cases, reliefs, furnishing, etc.

Ceramic
And Last but not least is another center of unusual handicraft ceramic, locating at Klampok sub district Banjarnegara Regency, where glazed and decorated plate, earthenware crockery is produced.