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96 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
KOMPLEKS KRAF KUALA LUMPUR Jalan Conlay
50450 Kuala Lumpur
T (03) 2162 7459 / 7533 W kraftangan.gov.my
IN BRIEF
Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur comprises a Craft Museum, Karyaneka Craft Boutique, Karyaneka Craft Shop, Artists’ Colony, Craft Village, Craft Delight Cafeteria and an Amphitheatre.
OPENING HOURS
Open daily, 9am~6pm.
MAIN FEATURES
Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur is a one-stop craft centre and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Malaysian arts and crafts. It is operated
LOCATION / ROUTE
Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur is located in the heart of the Golden Triangle, about 15 minutes’ walk from the PETRONAS Twin Towers.
HOW TO GET THERE KL Monorail: Raja Chulan or Bukit Bintang Stations, then 10 minutes walk or a short taxi ride.
Putra LRT: Ampang Park or KLCC Stations then 15 minutes walk or a short
taxi ride.
Putrajaya MRT: Due to commence operation during the lifetime of this Guide. Conlay Station is directly
in front of KKKL, just 2 minutes walk from the entrance.
The entrance to Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur is guarded by these two magnificent Klirieng, ritual burial poles carved by the Orang Ulu peoples of Sarawak.
by Kraftangan Malaysia and tasked with developing and promoting the handicrafts industry. It showcases
the beauty and diversity
of Malaysia’s local crafts, each with their own unique traditions and aesthetics.
The Craft Museum exhibits all the major traditional crafts and offers fascinating insights into handicraft heritage and conservation. It also has
informative craft books and CDs for sale.
The Karyaneka Crafts Boutique has a stunning collection of clothing, textiles, home décor and accessories incorporating many creative and exclusive designs. Visitors may purchase off- the-rack or order custom made items.
The Craft Village presents live demonstrations of crafts
Raja Chulan Monorail
Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur
The Embassy
of The Republic of Indonesia
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