Weekends, alleys batik sellers on the ground floor of this market will definitely overcrowded. You must be prepared to jostle with batik peddlers offering merchandise as well with a two-stream of visitors who shop in the narrow passageways.
In this market, you can shop from batik has become (either in the form of cloth, stamp or write). Various motif as Lasem, Madura, Bantul are also available. Even casual wear, nightgowns, baggy pants, until the gowns and formal batik shirt can also be searched.
One place that could be an option is batik Soenardi outlets. They have two stalls on the ground floor of this market: one in the south of the market and another in the north. Both los it provides a different collection. Batik fabrics sold for Rp 110,000, while the stamp is sold ranging from Rp 70,000.
If you want to look for typical batik Bantul (which is always dark brown in color with the remainder left white cloth), there is a special kiosk that sells it. Unfortunately, these kiosks are not named or numbered. To get this kiosk, enter the main door at the front of the market and then turn left at the fifth passage. Bantul typical batik stalls will be on your left side, guarded by two elderly women who berkebaya, cloth and bun.
You just choose from a variety of classical motifs such as sidomukti, kawung, machetes and galaran. Per sheet of batik cloth is sold for Rp 65 thousand. Seller typical batik Bantul is proud to say, they do not sell batik in their stalls.
On the third floor of the market, you'll find bags woven from water hyacinth. The design and coloring is quite modern and stylish. A small bag that can carry wallets and mobile phones and other knick-knacks you can already get a price of USD 15 thousand.
If antiques are your interest, walk to the northern part of the market. Ancient coins (bruise) is also sold as packages ranging from Rp 15,000, depending on rarity. There, the kitchen trinkets such as coffee grinders can you get with cheap price. In addition, there are still dry spices, various kinds of herbs, a variety of accessories wedding dress, to snacks such as kebabs cendol and lard (fat) that the fragrance spreads in the halls of the market.
Beringharjo market is actually not just about shopping, but also human beings in it. One of the most impressive (and makes touched) is the vendor services carrying groceries or carrying mbok mbok old-old (60 years and over). You can recognize them from the shawl draped over one shoulder. They also sometimes will approach you to offer services in exchange for holding or carrying a few thousand dollars only.
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