Singapore / Shopping / Souvenirs / Handicrafts / Pewterware

Souvenirs of Singapore can be found all over town, from tee-shirts to crockery to local handicraft items. Singapore’s national flower, the orchid, is celebrated in a number of unique ways. The orchid motif appears on distinctive fashion garments and casual wear of all sorts. Gold-dipped orchids are a popular buy. Real orchids are picked and dipped in 22-carat gold, to be made into pins, earrings or pendants. Gold bullion coins stamped with lion motifs also make a valuable gift for family or friends. Fine modern pewterware plus a good selection of mugs, vases and pictures, can be bought at the Royal Selangor showroom at 32 Pandan Road.

For a selection of unique Singaporean souvenirs, the Singapore Handicraft Centre at Chinatown Point must be visited. From distinctive bamboo umbrellas and topee hats to silk lingerie and printed tee-shirts, the centre offers an abundant range and at reasonable prices too.