PASAR MAYESTIK
To this day the biggest readership for my blog comes from Indonesia. I’d like to thank dear readers and stumble-upon visitors in Indonesia for coming to my blog even after I moved to India. I hope the information for Indonesia on my blog is not too outdated yet (I’m sure there is some).
I have many photos that I had taken before we left Jakarta, Indonesia, which I have not used on my blog. I did not have enough time to write about all the places that I had visited and taken photos at especially towards the end of our time in Jakarta and thus I have some photos that have been stored on my computer without being edited. I decided to pull out some of the photos to write about the places from which I think and hope that current expats and other readers in Indonesia will be able to benefit.
So here I am writing about Pasar Mayestik, one of the popular markets in Jakarta which is known for the fabric selections. I have been to the fabric market part before. I mentioned a fabric store called IKO BANA where I bought fabric for my formal gown. If you are interested, please visit this post.
In May 2013, my Japanese friend took me to Pasar Mayestik to show me a good place to buy tin boxes. Getting recommendations from expats who live in the city is my favorite way to learn about a new city whether for visitors and foreign residents from overseas. I visited Pasar Mayestik a few months after the newly built buildings opened. Back then, there are some spaces which were still not filled with shops. I
GATARA BALI
Gatara Bali is the store recommended by my friend and it has many beautiful tin boxes with great reasonable prices. If you go to Bali, I’m sure you can find even better prices, but for shopping for tin boxes in Jakarta, I think that the prices you can get at Gatara Bali are as good as they might get. Gatara Bali had many tin boxes.
I bought about 5 or 6 tin boxes from Gatara Bali on that day. Knowing how practical and beautiful these tin boxes are, I wish I had bought more. These tin boxes are wonderful for storage and decoration. If you would like to see how I use them at my current home in Mumbai, India, please read the previous post Tin Boxes As Storage & Decoration.
OTHER STORES
PAPER BAGS FOR GIFT WRAPPING
CUTE BEACH BAGS
These bags are popular among Japanese expat ladies.
日本人の女性に人気の可愛いバッグ。
CUPCAKE WRAPS
There were many more stores in the basement. It is a great place to find many things you need especially when you plan for a party.
TOKO MAJU FOR CRAFT LOVERS
Pasar Mayestik is especially known for its textile and craft stores. Toko Maju is a store for all the craft lovers in Jakarta. If you need anything for your craft project with fabric, Toko Maju seems to be the store to go to. It was quite impressive to see the wide selection of craft goods especially beads and buttons that were available at Toko Maju.
Even if you are not a big craft person, you will have fun at Toko Maju, don’t you think?
I hope you enjoyed the post!
Pasar Mayestik
Kyai Maja St.
Gunung Village, Kebayoran Baru
South Jakarta City 12120
I do love your posts so much. It inspires me!! Thank You for keep blogging Kaho 😀 Wish that you still in Jakarta, keep exploring there
Dewi, thank you for your kind words! They are so encouraging to me and made me so happy that I keep blogging. I wish the same, too! Jakarta has a special place in my heart!
Iko Bana is a West Sumateran term which roughly translates: This Is It! I love making felt crafts, but I usually buy my materials online. Would love to visit Toko Maju sometime. Thank you for your fun posts as always. 🙂
How cool! I love finding out about the terms!! Thank you!! Toko Maju is really cool. Thanks for taking time to leave me a comment!!
This is my fave market!, you could find almost everything in here.
My fave also Budhi Mulia, a cosmetic store, cheap and comprehensive. I also love Toko Maju as in this post.
I love your post about Jakarta and Indonesia in general, keep writing more 🙂
Thank you for the encouraging comment! I didn’t know about Budhi Mulia. It would’ve been fun to visit if I was still in Jakarta. Thanks for spending time to write a comment!
Hey! I know you really recommend TH bakes and I wanted to try them
Out but haven’t been able to get through on their numbers in Zomato. Could you please share their contacts? Hope they haven’t shut shop! Thanks a lot
Their contact information is listed on a post here. Please scroll down to “How To Order”. Please let me know if you have trouble reaching them at the contact information listed on that page. I would say emailing them would be the best bet.
I love your posts! I’m moving to Jakarta and cannot wait to explore Pasar Mayestik for fabric and Kedaung for chinaware. Thank you.
Zana, thank you for your time to leave me a message! I hope your move will go smoothly and you’ll enjoy your stay in Jakarta! There is so much to see!!