Karyaneka Handicraft Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Karyaneka Handicraft Center in Kuala Lumpur contains Malaysia’s handicrafts reflecting the country’s ethnic and cultural heritage. The center not only displays these handicrafts, but these are also sold. Some of the handicrafts for sale at the center include batik, blowpipes, rattan baskets, and Sarawak woodcarvings. There are also Kelantanese silvercraft for sale at the center. Aside from these, there is also a craft museum onsite. In the museum, visitors will find dioramas portraying artisans at work. These exhibits aim to recreate the original atmosphere of the creation of such handicrafts, giving visitors a complete experience. The Karyaneka Handicraft Center is open from Monday to Sunday.

Foreigners aren’t the only visitors found and welcomed at the Karyaneka Handicraft Center. Visitors from nearby cities such as Petaling Jaya, Seri Kembangan, and Kampung Sungai Raya can visit the center and see the handicrafts with their own eyes. But, a visit to the center cannot fill a whole day. There are many more attractions also worth visiting when in the country of Malaysia. The Mines Shopping Centre and Theme Park is one great example. Here, visitors can enjoy shopping and also riding thrill rides. Bukit Bintang is another wonderful place to visit and experience the city life of Malaysia in a busy shopping district. Lastly, visit another famous landmark of the country, the Petronas Twin Towers, one of the tallest twin towers in the world. The Karyaneka Handicraft Center is located right in the city, so there are many hotels located nearby. The Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences is located in a good neighborhood with plenty of walkable areas and good shopping. The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is located in the city’s Golden Triangle neighborhood with easy access to the Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Tower.