Kelantan
offers a fascinating variety of local handicrafts. This is supplemented
by merchandise from Thailand which is available at the Malaysian
border towns of Rantau Panjang and Pengkalan Kubur. In the shops,
richly coloured silks are displayed alongside batik scarves, prints
and songket textiles.
New
Central Market
In the mornings, the pulse of Kota Bharu is the Central Market (renamed
the Siti Khadijah Market). The majority of the traders here are
women and the profusion of colours, aromatic and sounds bear testimony
to the variety of goods on sale. Fruits and vegetables of all colours,
shapes and sizes are everywhere while cakes, spices, sweetmeats,
preserved foods, pickles and dried seafood flood the senses with
their scent.
Bazaar
Buluh Kubu (Bamboo Fort Bazaar)
This three storey shopping complex is stocked with just about everything
imaginable and at bargain prices as well. The sheer variety of locally
made souvenirs, knick-knacks, batik, gold and silver songket, fine
silverware and imported Thai goods leave you in awe. A wide choice
of clothes, T shirts, sarongs and hats are also offered at reasonable
prices.
Jalan
Temenggong
Virtually the whole street is lined with craft shops selling gold
and silver jewellery, textiles, brassware and wood carvings. Be
prepared to bargain and search for the best deal. |
