Heritage trail · Malacca
Malacca: where the nyonya story began
The Baba Nyonya culture you meet in Katong took root here centuries ago. The old town shares a UNESCO World Heritage listing with George Town in Penang.
Heritage shops and crafts
Where the old trades live on
Long-running shops, makers and markets worth a visit. Opening days change, so check before you go.
Wah Aik Shoemaker
Since 1920Hand-beaded kasut manik slippers and bound-feet shoes
Three generations of the Yeo family have made Peranakan beaded slippers here, starting with founder Yeo Eng Tong. Yeo Soon Lan, the founder's granddaughter, hand-stitches the beads onto the slippers.
Heeren Street (Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock) · 92 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka
T.S. Lim Trading
Since 2000Hand-beaded Nyonya slippers made to order
Lim Tian Seng learned beadwork from his mother and opened this shop near the Cheng Hoon Teng temple. It is one of the few places in Melaka where Nyonya beaded slippers are still made by hand.
Temple Street (Jalan Tokong) · 63 Jalan Tokong, 75200 Melaka
J. Manik
Nyonya kebaya, sarong and beaded slippers
Run by Melaka-born Nyonya shoe designer Joyce Ngiow, who learned beaded-slipper making from her aunt at age 15. The shop sells kebaya and kasut manik in the Jonker Walk quarter.
Jonker Walk
Nanie Amier House of Kebaya
Nyonya kebaya
A small kebaya house offering Nyonya kebaya made in Melaka, a garment central to Peranakan women's dress.
Bandar Hilir · 31 Jalan Laksamana, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka
Joson Numismatic Collections
Old banknotes, coins, stamps and vintage memorabilia
A collector's shop in a heritage shophouse selling Malayan and Straits Settlements banknotes, coins and stamps, along with old advertising, porcelain and toys.
Heeren Street (Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock) · 64 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka