Shopping in Yogyakarta: Lulu Lutfi Labibi, Kotagede Silver and Batik Mirota

What to buy in Yogyakarta?

On our second day in Yogyakarta, we got to create our own adventure and itinerary for #TripofWonders #WonderfulIndonesia. 

Everyone in our group chose the Cultural Visit to the Sultan’s Palace. I wanted to find balance during our trip and discover things in Yogyakarta aside from the temples and palaces. I chose the Shopping Tour. It was the best decision… because… keep on reading!

We had an early lunch at the Omah Dumur Restaurant. It is a nice restaurant perfect for shoots and doing your #ootd’s. 🙂

After lunch the group split up – the others went to see the Sultan’s Palace and our group walked down the street of Kotagede towards Lulu Lutfi Labibi studio. I spotted silver shops along the way, lodged in old Javanese style houses. 

Lulu Lutfi Labibi

The better spot is the lane to Lulu Lutfi Labibi where we had endless photo shoot 🙂 

Hi Rodel!

Me: are you looking at the camera, @longdyyy ? Longdy: Yes 😁 One of the amazing people I met during #tripofwonders #wonderfulindonesia 💕 He is from Cambodia and is currently based in Singapore. He does a lot of volunteer work 👏 Including posing with me in this photo. 💖 #thisisruth 📷 by @pashatama

A photo posted by R U T H D E L A C R U Z (@ruthilicious) on Nov 7, 2016 at 6:28pm PST

Lulu Lutfi Labibi is a famous fashion designer in Yogyakarta. His studio showcases his work on traditional Indonesian clothing in trendy cuts and styles. We really love the industrial and laid-back feel of the studio. 

We all got inside when we saw the studio

Silver Kotagede

I never thought Yogyakarta, Indonesia is famous for silver. But tracing back history, Kotagede, Yogyakarta is famous for supplying household and ceremonial equipment for the royal family. It was in 1930s when silver production prospered in the region. Today, Kotagede is famous for silver shops and workshops which is also a famous activity for tourists. 

We visited Silver Kotagede which houses different silver works from accessories, filigrees, and sculptures. I checked for a good charm to add on my bracelet (something that would remind me of my travel to Indonesia) but I couldn’t find the perfect one. I decided to buy myself a pair of earrings (with the help of my dear Leya!). I chose a simple stud earrings with whirlwind design (I don’t want too girly style ;)). It’s been ages the last time I wore earrings. I just couldn’t wear any fancy accessories because of my sensitive skin. I got the pair for around $9 USD (which is discounted at $7.2 USD!) If you love silver and accessories, make sure that you visit this place in Yogyakarta.

I can’t believe I didn’t have a photo in this store 🙂 I super enjoyed my (window) shopping experience. 

Batik Mirota

Our last stop was the Batik Mirota. We headed down the city with busy street and stalls outside that reminds me of Divisoria. When we got inside, I thought it was a small store but it was a 2-storey building filled with everything Indonesian – batik items, souvenirs, bags, clothing, leather goods. I wish we had more time to explore.

How to fit a #Batik skirt 😂 #tripofwonders #wonderfulindonesia @indtravel Having fun here with Jin (SG) at the Mirota Batik Shop. Perfect place to buy souvenirs in #Jogyakarta 💖 with @stardustandbullets #ruthgoestoindonesia 💕

A video posted by R U T H D E L A C R U Z (@ruthilicious) on Oct 24, 2016 at 9:41am PDT

We decided to buy Batik scarves for friends. A very good deal for only $2. something dollars 🙂 

It is good to explore this side of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Shopping in another country is always a fun experience when you do math in your head, convert, and decide if buying such item would give you peace of mind once you are back in your home country 🙂

Watch this super cool video by Rodel Flordeliz:

The following day, we flew to Bali to experience… the BEACH!!!

…to be continued.