Little
India Singapore Photo Tour:
Tekka Centre
| Sarees, antiques, collectibles. The Tekka Centre is a must-see on your Little India Singapore tour! |
Don't be fooled by the plain exterior of this building. Within,
you'll find some of the most enchanting sights in Singapore -
Singaporeans doing very Singaporean things.
Soak in the vibrant colours of sarees and fruit. Sniff the unmistakable scents of spice, meat and flowers. Listen to the endless noise of a
busy community eking out a
living. Little India's Tekka Centre is perhaps Singapore at
its raw-est.
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Colourful Sarees, Nostalgic Antiques and Collectibles
The best way to see the Tekka Centre is to walk up a flight of stairs and stroll along the aisles of the second storey. Many people call this place 'the heart of Little India Singapore'. |
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Here, you could browse some very interesting shops, or get a bird's eye view of the Tekka Wet Market below. |
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It's sarees galore here on Level 2 of Tekka Centre. There are no fewer than 10 shops with these eye-catching dresses. Just taking in all the colours is an experience by itself. |
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There are also matching bangles to go with any sari you've bought. These ones are found at the shop at #02-56. |
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And something for that pretty touch-up - face jewellery! |
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If saris, bangles and jewelery are not your cup of tea, walk on and you'd come to the friendly Mr Poh's antique shop at #02-85 (Poh Antiques & Collectibles). |
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Salvage an antique iron or a doll-clock to give your room that old world charm... This doll here has eyes that oscillate left and right! |
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Or settle for something that's more ...erm... ethnic? |
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A competitor to Mr Poh is the Meng Lee Brass Art Wares at #02-19. Their offerings are fewer, but worth a look. Here, you see a pair of brass antelopes and some disused gamelans (a type of traditional Malay gongs). |
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These intricate bronze sculptures come in pairs. |
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The aisles are narrow at some places. But this only adds to the charm of this place. Descend the stairs and visit the Tekka Wet Market at Level 1. |
Take Another Little India Singapore Photo Tour
- Tekka Centre Wet Market -
Singapore's freshest seafood, meats and vegetables.
- Serangoon Road - uncountable jewellery shops, great Indian restaurants, lively
temples. Also the venue of the amazing Thaipusam Singapore Festival.
- Sri Veerama Kaliamman Temple - faithful devotees, astounding statues, lively spiritual music.
- Buffalo Road and Kerbau Road - street markets, creative framemakers, exquisite sarees.
Or find out more about Little India Singapore.
