From Handmade Ceramic To Organic Soap, You Can Buy Homegrown Crafts In This Artisanal Mall
Experience the best of Malaysian heritage under one expansive roof at Malaysia Grand Bazaar!
By Marion Fernando — 29 Aug 2022, 10:18 AM
In the spirit of creating a better tomorrow for our nation, EcoWorld is striving to rejuvenate the local business scene by amplifying small and artisan vendors, as well as their handicrafts
The local property developer is encouraging Malaysians to appreciate and embrace the works of local artists, artisans, and designers.
A part of its #AnakAnakMalaysia campaign, this year's theme is #GenerasiSensasi, which explores the country's unique cultures, tickling your sense of sight, sound, touch, and taste.
Wanna join in on the fun? Just head over to Malaysia Grand Bazaar (MGB) at Bukit Bintang City Centre!
MGB is a 10,000 sqft carefully-curated Malaysian cultural and heritage hub that sits in the coveted golden triangle area of KL, directly connected to other exciting locales like Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport, Zepp KL, and more.
Here, you'll be able to experience the best food and handicrafts from every state in Malaysia, and even catch diverse cultural performances too.
Not to mention, with artistic murals and a vibrant staircase area on site, shutterbugs will be delighted in finding photo ops at nearly every corner of the two-floor building, so come in your best #OOTD! :D
Here's a look at some of the homegrown businesses you can find at MGB:
Raaquu
Are you fond of one-of-a-kind pieces that please the eye? If yes, make your way to Raaquu, which specialises in handmade pottery of all sorts of shapes and sizes.
From cute indoor planters to elegant vases, you can find the beauty of ceramic craftsmanship in full-copper matte or five other finishes, with each one making for a lovely addition to your home.
Lizara
For pretty and elegant silk-infused batik designs that just glide beautifully on your skin, Lizara is your best bet, especially for more formal events.
Be it a colleague's reception dinner or professional lunch meeting, you can expect each outfit to look effortlessly chic.
MUNI
Easy, breezy, aesthetic tees, bags, and casualwear are things you can expect to find from this local brand.
With a mission to "humanise fashion by being transparent about how we do and make things," MUNI celebrates the handcrafted processes, all while using sustainable materials in its products and honouring the farmers, tailors, and artisans who create them.
Rempy Chips
To indulge your tastebuds in satisfyingly salty and crunchy local flavours, be sure to drop by Rempy Chips!
This innovative snack food brand from Johor churns out yummy rempeyek, in variations that go beyond the typical crispy peanut cracker type.
A&A Naturals
Carefully formulated with organic and sustainable ingredients, A&A Naturals is a nice option to explore, if you're into natural skincare products.
Perfect for the young and old, you can expect to find everything from baby body wash to gift sets full of natural face and skincare creams.
So, whatchu waiting for? If you'd like to shop for distinctively beautiful handmade crafts, while supporting small, local businesses, head on over to MGB today!
Visit MGB's website for more details about the campaign and vendors you can find.
