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2026.08.26
Between Perfume and Batik: Traditional Shops in Kampong Glam
The History of Family Commerce in Attar, Pilgrimage Goods, and Fabrics
If you think of shopping in Kampong Glam as just a few souvenir shops, you may overlook what this area has sold and who it has welcomed for a long time. Attar perfumes, pilgrimage garments, Haji belts, batik, and silk grew out of the needs of pilgrims heading to Mecca, Indian Ocean traders, and locals looking for tailored clothing. Even today, looking closely at the family-run specialty shops by type reveals a miniature museum of daily life.
This guide is not a ranking for finding cheap items, but rather an exploration of the context of technique and commerce. Let's first check the conditions of the perfume on the skin and for air transport, the fabric for width, length, and washing methods, and the religious items for their exact usage. Even if you don't purchase anything, you can engage more deeply with the old shops by asking the staff questions without randomly taking photos of the displays and workspaces.
This guide is not a ranking for finding cheap items, but rather an exploration of the context of technique and commerce. Let's first check the conditions of the perfume on the skin and for air transport, the fabric for width, length, and washing methods, and the religious items for their exact usage. Even if you don't purchase anything, you can engage more deeply with the old shops by asking the staff questions without randomly taking photos of the displays and workspaces.
Jamal Kazura Aromatics
Founded in 1933 as a general trading shop, this family perfume store has continued with attar, non-alcoholic oil perfumes, and its own blends. It shows how the pilgrimage business in Kampong Glam has evolved in conjunction with the culture of fragrance into a specialty trade.
Focusing on the lineage of attar here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Since it can be hard to differentiate if you smell many scents at once, mention the family first and take breaks in between scents. Before applying directly to skin, inquire about ingredients and dilution, and check the packaging of bottles and oil products for air travel restrictions and leak prevention.
Focusing on the lineage of attar here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Since it can be hard to differentiate if you smell many scents at once, mention the family first and take breaks in between scents. Before applying directly to skin, inquire about ingredients and dilution, and check the packaging of bottles and oil products for air travel restrictions and leak prevention.
주소 728 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198696
공식 안내 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Jamal-Kazura-Aromatics
방문 팁 향을 한꺼번에 많이 맡으면 구분이 어려우므로 계열을 먼저 말하고 시향 사이에 쉬어 간다. 피부에 직접 바르기 전 성분과 희석 여부를 묻고, 병·오일 제품은 항공 수하물 제한과 누수 방지 포장을 확인한다.
좌표 기준 WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Sifr Aromatics
This atelier, led by the third-generation perfumer of the Kazura family, has expanded traditional attar into modern small-batch perfumes and custom blending. They also operate fragrance experiences by reservation along with perfumes, candles, and essential oils.
Focusing on modern reinterpretations of traditional scents here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Visiting hours for general retail and reserved experiences are separated, so check the official site. Read about the costs, language, duration, and cancellation policy for workshops, and inform them in advance of any health conditions to watch out for, like fragrance sensitivity or pregnancy.
Focusing on modern reinterpretations of traditional scents here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Visiting hours for general retail and reserved experiences are separated, so check the official site. Read about the costs, language, duration, and cancellation policy for workshops, and inform them in advance of any health conditions to watch out for, like fragrance sensitivity or pregnancy.
주소 42 Arab Street, Singapore 199741
공식 안내 https://www.sifr.sg/
방문 팁 일반 소매 방문 시간과 예약 전용 시간이 구분되므로 공식 사이트를 확인한다. 워크숍은 비용·언어·소요시간·취소 조건을 읽고, 향 민감증이나 임신 등 주의할 건강 상태를 사전에 알린다.
좌표 기준 WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Haji V. Syed Abu Thahir Trading
Established in 1924, this specialty store for pilgrimage goods deals with Ihram clothing and belts, perfumes, and items like dates and honey. It continues to showcase the functions of local businesses preparing for Hajj and Umrah near the Sultan Mosque.
Focusing on the practicality of pilgrimage preparation here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
For specialized religious items, it’s better to ask the staff about their purpose and usage first rather than handling them like souvenirs. Natural products may have allergies and restrictions on import, and check the packaging volume for travel liquids and perfumes.
Focusing on the practicality of pilgrimage preparation here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
For specialized religious items, it’s better to ask the staff about their purpose and usage first rather than handling them like souvenirs. Natural products may have allergies and restrictions on import, and check the packaging volume for travel liquids and perfumes.
주소 718 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198686
공식 안내 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Haji-V-Syed-Abu-Thahir-Trading
방문 팁 전문 종교용품은 기념품처럼 만지기보다 용도와 사용법을 직원에게 먼저 묻는다. 자연 제품도 알레르기와 반입 제한이 있을 수 있으며, 여행용 액체와 향은 포장 용량을 확인한다.
좌표 기준 WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
V.S.S. Varusai Mohamed & Sons
This family shop, operating since 1924, carries pilgrimage garments, prayer supplies, attar, and the patented Haji belt tradition. It showcases practical products from an era when Southeast Asian pilgrims passed through Singapore on their way to Mecca.
Focusing on the history of the Haji belt here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Check the current address and whether they are open that day, and for items whose purposes you don’t know, ask about their religious meanings before handling them. For clothing, check the sizes and components, and for perfumes and oils, ensure they're sealed to fit your actual usage.
Focusing on the history of the Haji belt here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Check the current address and whether they are open that day, and for items whose purposes you don’t know, ask about their religious meanings before handling them. For clothing, check the sizes and components, and for perfumes and oils, ensure they're sealed to fit your actual usage.
주소 721 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198689
공식 안내 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/VSS-Varusai-Mohamed-and-Sons
방문 팁 현 주소와 당일 영업 여부를 확인하고, 용도를 모르는 물건은 종교적 의미를 물은 뒤 다룬다. 의복은 치수와 구성품을, 향과 오일은 밀봉 상태를 점검해 실제 사용 목적에 맞게 구입한다.
좌표 기준 WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Aik Bee Textile Co.
Started in 1964, this family textile shop on Arab Street has grown by supplying materials for school uniforms and curtains. The piled-up fabrics almost touch the ceiling, indicating the trends of the fabric market shifting from custom tailoring to ready-made consumption.
Focusing on the distribution of school uniform and curtain fabrics here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
First, ask about the fabric width, sales unit, and minimum purchase length, and check colors again in natural light. Consider wrinkles and weight while traveling, and always ask for permission when photographing the stockpile or workspace.
Focusing on the distribution of school uniform and curtain fabrics here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
First, ask about the fabric width, sales unit, and minimum purchase length, and check colors again in natural light. Consider wrinkles and weight while traveling, and always ask for permission when photographing the stockpile or workspace.
주소 69 Arab Street, Singapore 199766
공식 안내 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Aik-Bee-Textile-Co
방문 팁 원단 폭과 판매 단위, 최소 구매 길이를 먼저 묻고 자연광에서 색을 다시 확인한다. 여행 중 구김과 무게를 고려하고, 재고 더미나 작업 공간을 촬영할 때는 반드시 허락을 구한다.
좌표 기준 WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Toko Aljunied
Opened in 1940, this fabric shop deals with batik, sarong kebaya, and traditional clothing. It serves as a great place to explore how the Aljunied family's long history in textile trading connects with the commercial identity of Arab Street.
Focusing on batik and kebaya here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Since the manufacturing methods and prices for printed and handcrafted batik differ, it's important to mention your intended use and budget first. Check the fabric length and washing/fading care instructions, and record the completion date and alteration range for custom garments.
Focusing on batik and kebaya here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Since the manufacturing methods and prices for printed and handcrafted batik differ, it's important to mention your intended use and budget first. Check the fabric length and washing/fading care instructions, and record the completion date and alteration range for custom garments.
주소 91 Arab Street, Singapore 199787
공식 안내 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Toko-Aljunied
방문 팁 바틱은 프린트와 수작업 제품의 제작 방식·가격이 다르므로 용도와 예산을 먼저 말한다. 원단 길이와 세탁·이염 관리법을 확인하고, 맞춤 의류는 완성일과 수선 범위를 기록한다.
좌표 기준 WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Osman Silk House
This fabric shop has been supplying silk and branded fabrics since 1935. The old Beach Road, where boats used to come and go, reminds us that Arab Street was once a major distribution point for island residents’ early morning shopping.
Focusing on the memory of silk commerce here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Check the silk blend percentage, origin, and whether lining is needed for different uses. For high-end fabrics, keep the receipt and exchange conditions, and ask for moisture and stain prevention packaging when placing them in baggage.
Focusing on the memory of silk commerce here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Check the silk blend percentage, origin, and whether lining is needed for different uses. For high-end fabrics, keep the receipt and exchange conditions, and ask for moisture and stain prevention packaging when placing them in baggage.
주소 104 Arab Street, Singapore 199800
공식 안내 https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Osman-Silk-House
방문 팁 실크 혼용률과 원산지, 용도별 안감 필요 여부를 확인한다. 고가 원단은 영수증과 교환 조건을 챙기고, 수하물에 넣을 때 습기와 이염을 막을 포장을 요청한다.
좌표 기준 WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Kiah's Gallery
This family-run gallery and boutique introduces batik not just as ceremonial wear but as daily clothing and individual pieces. Located in the artistic district of Sultan Gate, you can see how traditional patterns transform into modern silhouettes.
Focusing on the everyday use of batik here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Handcrafted and custom products may take time to finish, so check the feasibility of purchasing on the day of travel. Respect the designers and do not take unauthorized photos or unfold the products, and ask about care instructions and materials.
Focusing on the everyday use of batik here makes the differences with adjacent shops clear. Instead of just asking for prices, let's also check the materials and the background of their production and use.
Handcrafted and custom products may take time to finish, so check the feasibility of purchasing on the day of travel. Respect the designers and do not take unauthorized photos or unfold the products, and ask about care instructions and materials.
주소 71 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198496
공식 안내 https://www.kiahsgallery.com/
방문 팁 수작업·맞춤 제품은 완성까지 시간이 걸릴 수 있어 여행 당일 구매 가능 여부를 확인한다. 디자인과 제작자를 존중해 상품을 무단 촬영하거나 펼치지 말고, 관리법과 소재를 함께 묻는다.
좌표 기준 WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Following eight shops shows that commerce in Kampong Glam has built upon the needs of pilgrimage, rituals, tailored clothing, and daily life, rather than just selling trendy items. Behind the old signs lies the craftsmanship of generations, distinguishing materials, blending scents, and explaining fabrics—a process that is intangible local culture deserving preservation.
Instead of visiting all shops on the same day, choose one focus area, like perfume or fabric, and ask questions slowly. Check the latest address, closing days, and make notes on the conditions for bringing in, washing, and storing your purchases, as this will help for actual use. On your next visit, consider expanding to more specific sectors like ribbons, buttons, and traditional garments to read the commercial map of Arab Street more closely.
Instead of visiting all shops on the same day, choose one focus area, like perfume or fabric, and ask questions slowly. Check the latest address, closing days, and make notes on the conditions for bringing in, washing, and storing your purchases, as this will help for actual use. On your next visit, consider expanding to more specific sectors like ribbons, buttons, and traditional garments to read the commercial map of Arab Street more closely.
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Jamal Kazura Aromatics
728 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198696 · https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Jamal-Kazura-Aromatics · 향을 한꺼번에 많이 맡으면 구분이 어려우므로 계열을 먼저 말하고 시향 사이에 쉬어 간다. 피부에 직접 바르기 전 성분과 희석 여부를 묻고, 병·오일 제품은 항공 수하물 제한과 누수 방지 포장을 확인한다. · WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Sifr Aromatics
42 Arab Street, Singapore 199741 · https://www.sifr.sg/ · 일반 소매 방문 시간과 예약 전용 시간이 구분되므로 공식 사이트를 확인한다. 워크숍은 비용·언어·소요시간·취소 조건을 읽고, 향 민감증이나 임신 등 주의할 건강 상태를 사전에 알린다. · WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Haji V. Syed Abu Thahir Trading
718 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198686 · https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Haji-V-Syed-Abu-Thahir-Trading · 전문 종교용품은 기념품처럼 만지기보다 용도와 사용법을 직원에게 먼저 묻는다. 자연 제품도 알레르기와 반입 제한이 있을 수 있으며, 여행용 액체와 향은 포장 용량을 확인한다. · WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
V.S.S. Varusai Mohamed & Sons
721 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198689 · https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/VSS-Varusai-Mohamed-and-Sons · 현 주소와 당일 영업 여부를 확인하고, 용도를 모르는 물건은 종교적 의미를 물은 뒤 다룬다. 의복은 치수와 구성품을, 향과 오일은 밀봉 상태를 점검해 실제 사용 목적에 맞게 구입한다. · WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Aik Bee Textile Co.
69 Arab Street, Singapore 199766 · https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Aik-Bee-Textile-Co · 원단 폭과 판매 단위, 최소 구매 길이를 먼저 묻고 자연광에서 색을 다시 확인한다. 여행 중 구김과 무게를 고려하고, 재고 더미나 작업 공간을 촬영할 때는 반드시 허락을 구한다. · WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Toko Aljunied
91 Arab Street, Singapore 199787 · https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Toko-Aljunied · 바틱은 프린트와 수작업 제품의 제작 방식·가격이 다르므로 용도와 예산을 먼저 말한다. 원단 길이와 세탁·이염 관리법을 확인하고, 맞춤 의류는 완성일과 수선 범위를 기록한다. · WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Osman Silk House
104 Arab Street, Singapore 199800 · https://www.roots.gov.sg/places/places-landing/Places/landmarks/Kampong-Gelam-Citizen-Engagement/Osman-Silk-House · 실크 혼용률과 원산지, 용도별 안감 필요 여부를 확인한다. 고가 원단은 영수증과 교환 조건을 챙기고, 수하물에 넣을 때 습기와 이염을 막을 포장을 요청한다. · WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
Kiah's Gallery
71 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198496 · https://www.kiahsgallery.com/ · 수작업·맞춤 제품은 완성까지 시간이 걸릴 수 있어 여행 당일 구매 가능 여부를 확인한다. 디자인과 제작자를 존중해 상품을 무단 촬영하거나 펼치지 말고, 관리법과 소재를 함께 묻는다. · WGS84 / OSM 시설 대표점
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