Are you going to Yogyakarta soon for your next holiday? Then be prepared for an awesome trip ahead, where you can enjoy the warmth of locals, a rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. If you haven't done your research on what to bring home from this ancient city, don't worry. Besides Batik materials or dresses, of which you have a wide choice from the simple to the exotic, here's a short list of other top picks to hunt as mementos from lovely Yogyakarta.

1 | Silver jewelry and miniature landmarks

Kotagede in Yogyakarta is famous for its silver artisans. Here you can find sterling silver trinkets of earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings, and bracelets as well as a stunning three dimensional miniatures of iconic items here. You can even participate in a workshop and make your own jewelry, How cool is that? Book your class now by clicking here.

2 | High quality leather bags

Yogyakarta is also known for its high quality leather products. Bags, shoes, belts, suitcases and wearable jewelry pieces are only some of many creative products made by the local artisans. There are plenty of places to buy them, but Kaula Leather is special as they also offer you a chance to join a leather-making workshop, so you can make your very own leather piece. The choice of courses are many, according to what you are interested to learn and your time of stay in Yogyakarta. Workshop fees vary from Rp 350 thousand to Rp 3.5 million. Get more information about the class here, happy crafting!

3 | The Weave of Lurik

Besides batik, Yogyakarta is also known for Lurik. You may find them as an outer long sleeve top worn by some andong horse carriage jockeys along Malioboro Street. The classic black-and-brown stripes made from a rougher cotton, used to be the Javanese attire for locals living in the villages. The colorful lurik pieces nowadays are used as accents on suits, bags, upholstery and even wedding dresses. Some are still made with traditional eco-friendly natural dye and fine handmade weaves, while others use a variety of fabrics that are lighter, softer and more comfortable to wear.

4 | Stylish iconic T-shirts

As a city sprawled with a creative young generation, Yogya has its own iconic T-shirt "Dagadu". Established in 1994, Dagadu (which literally means 'your eyes!') is famous for its fun, cartoony T-shirt designs combined with witty copywriting. Oblongpedia, a sub-brand from Dagadu, specializes in T-shirts printed with information and history of specific characters or landmarks in Yogyakarta. Meanwhile, another sub-brand Pernak Pernik sells souvenirs in the form of keychains and sandals. These are definitely must-have from Yogya!

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