Mirota Batik is one of the most known Batik and Handicraft Center in Yogyakarta. The big old family-owned shop is located near the end of Malioboro Street, just North of the Presidential Palace. There’s actually another branch located in Kaliurang KM. 15.5, but the one reviewed here will be the center at Malioboro. When visiting Yogyakarta, it’s a mistake if you don’t come to this place. Upon entering the shop, you will feel the warmth of Javanese Traditional atmosphere accompanied by Javanese traditional music. You can find almost any items concerning Yogyakarta, or Java at this place. The items provided in Mirota Batik ranges from Batik and other clothes, to souvenirs, handicrafts, and antiques. Certain items can only be found here, not available in the stalls along Malioboro.

Although most of the items can be found along the stalls throughout Malioboro,  the price can be as cheap, or even cheaper than the same items sold outside the shop. Not too many people notice this though, because most people have a certain mind that items sold in shops,especially tagged items, are more expensive than ones in stalls. Well, this thought must be thrown away when you’re at Malioboro because the price range between items offered in stalls along Malioboro and the items in Mirota Batik can somewhat shock you, even when you have sorten out the price after bargaining!

Mirota Batik is a highly recommended place to shop for original Javanese concerning items. Not only are there lots of complete choices of items, the price is also reasonable with the quality given.

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