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Not all the semi-precious stones you see in the markets come from West Sumatra, many are brought by Arab traders from the Middle East. Try Aisha Chalik, JI. Cindua Mato 94, near the museum, a new shop of West Sumatran handicrafts, typical Minang garments; household goods. Reasonable prices: hand embroidered bedcovers, 2-5 m width and length, asking price Rp10,000; benang mas sarungs with gold thread, Rp6000, and benak mecau, Rp3000, each with different qualities of thread; hand embroidered shawls (selandang gadang), Rp6000; handwoven selandang pandai sikat Rp2500-3000 for a small size; pajama-like cream colored embroidered tops for men, Rp2000; batik trousers, Rp2000. Visit the goldsmith and antique shops street, JI. A. Yani: find old blunderbuss pistols, Rp40,000; antique brass buttons, 10 for Rp2200; 19th Century gas lamps converted into electric lamps, US$100; 19th Century silver cased Swiss pocket watches (never seen so many in your life), Rp5000-10,000. efa antique and souvenir shop, JI. A. Yani 36 meat M S. Maw Indo: re5jy nx:e ano he o 's his stuff. Another small shop but loaded with prize bric-a-brac is Toko Ber-Ingin, JI. Syahrir 52 A. Other shops are just as captivating. Visit Sulungkang village for woodcarving and handwoven gold threaded sarung. Kota Baru also produces gold threaded weaving. Kota Gadang for filigree silverwork.



 

 



 

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