Joanna James
Whether you are into creating your own unique embroideries, prints or art, the arts and crafts shops of Kuala Lumpur are well stocked. Listed are some of the most popular venues for the creative type.
This is a 'one-stop' shop for all your creative needs. The place is literally a – craft haven, where you can pick up objects for all your sewing needs, such as sewing, DIY projects, scrapbooking and any other feat that your creative mind comes up with. The shop is well stocked with a range of beads, sculptures, paper, fabric and stencils to be used on glass, ceramics and wood. A must visit store while shopping in KL, Craft Haven is open Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 10 pm, and is located quite close to Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral at the Utama Shopping Centre.
This store is a travel journal supply outlet as well as a workshop. Provided are a few chairs and tables tucked away in quiet little corners where one can indulge in a cup of coffee, and enjoy a spot of journalism, undisturbed. That's not all, the place has a staggering array of rubber stamps, postcards, stickers, writing supplies, travel size watercolours and what is probably KL's largest collection of washi tapes. Stickerrific is open from noon to 7 pm, Tuesday to Sunday and is located at Level 1, The Square.
If you are into crafts, then this place will be quite a browse. The shop supplies products for every type of craft; these include top favourites, such as candle making, soap making and jewellery creation options. In addition, Craftiviti offers the creative genius a range of glass staining materials, silk screen painting options, papier mache, products for all sorts of woodwork and much more. A plus point is the in-house 3D printing service.
Art Friend is indeed a pal to all budding artists. The Singapore chain keeps all enthusiastic future Picasso's happy, with its range of supplies; these include clay, beading, rubber and felt stamps, Copic markers and much more. The shop is also ideal for hobbyist and creative minds, offering a range of products that fit well into the creative plans of individuals.
Shelves of arts and crafts supplies line this store. Knitting fanatics will be able to enjoy their hobby in peace by browsing the lines of wool and knitting supplies. There are plenty of colourful beads, yarns and needles, should you have any other craft in mind, while accessories for paintings and calligraphy are quite extensive. In addition to all this, the store is well stocked up with kits for cake making, bag making and jewellery making.
A true believer that the pen is a mighty weapon, ventures into reaching the minds of every reader with the earnest hope of leaving an indelible stream of thought.
A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
