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Antiques and Crafts in Jakarta
Browse Jalan Surabaya in Central Jakarta for antiques and Indonesian crafts, taking time to distinguish decorative souvenirs from objects whose age and origin need closer questioning.
Jalan Surabaya gives a shopping outing a clear focus: small objects, craft traditions and conversations with sellers rather than a circuit of department stores. Batik textiles and wayang golek puppets offer useful starting points if you want something connected to Indonesian culture, even when you are browsing rather than buying.
What to look for
Batik textiles and wayang golek puppets connect shopping with Indonesian craft traditions.
Useful to know
Ask about an object’s origin and age before treating it as an antique.
Compare pieces along Jalan Surabaya before settling on a purchase.
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