Crave for fabric used for your own wardrobe or resale? Here are popular fabric shopping spots in Jakarta.

1. Tanah Abang

Tanah Abang known as the biggest wholesale market in Southeast Asia. You can easily find garment and textile products with affordable prices, silk, brocade, tile, embroider, chiffon also Japanese cotton starts from Rp25.000,- until Rp100.000,- per kilogram.

Address: Jl. Kebon Jati 18, Kampung Bali, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta 10250

Hours: Sunday – Monday: 08.00 am – 04.00 pm

2. Mayestik

In Mayestik, you can easily find kebaya, batik and India songket. Do not hesitate to ask the seller, if you cannot find the best one. Come the second floor to find great tailor with affordable price.

Address: Jl. Kyai Maja, Gunung, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta 12120

Hours: Sunday – Monday: 09.00 am – 05.00 pm

3. Thamrin City

Thamrin City more cozy than Tanah Abang, because the whole building equipped with AC. Even most fabric come from Tanah Abang, but the price is more high.

Address: Jl. Thamrin Boulevard (former Kebon Kacang Raya), Waduk Melati, Central Jakarta

Hours: 09.00 am – 10.00 pm (everyday)

4. Cipadu

Compared to the other markets, Cipadu is not too big, but way more complete. Cotton fiber, viscose, spandex, denim, rayon also cashmere, you can easily spot here. You can also buy basic sewing tools, like pins, needles and buttons.

Address: Jalan KH. Wahid Hasyim No. 7, West Kreo, Larangan, Tangerang, Banten 15155

Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday – Sunday: 08.00 am – 05.00 pm