5 Makassar Traditional Souvenirs Most Interested by Tourists

TRIBUNBATAM.id, MAKASSAR - Makassar is one of the largest cities in Indonesia which is famous for its cultural values, history, and beautiful natural tourism. 

Your experience on vacation to Makassar is certainly more memorable if you bring home gifts for family and friends. 

This city also has a myriad of souvenirs typical of Makassar. 

There are many choices of typical Makassar souvenirs that you can take home, ranging from food, knick-knacks, to unique and authentic souvenirs. 

To help you choose Makassar souvenirs, here we provide a number of food and souvenir recommendations that you can choose from. 

1. Wasp oil

Makassar is the best wasp oil producing area. You can find wasp oil at the souvenir center in Makassar.

Wasp oil can indeed be purchased at pharmacies throughout Indonesia, but the quality of Makassar wasp oil is the best and guaranteed.

This oil can be used to treat various ailments such as hives to boils.

For the price, the original Makassar wasp oil is usually sold for IDR 90 thousand to IDR 250 thousand per bottle depending on the size. 

2. Sengkang silk fabric

Sengkang silk fabric is a typical handicraft of the Bugis Tribe made of genuine natural silk.

Sengkang itself is the name of the area this cloth comes from.

The hallmark of Sengkang silk is its colorful and striking motifs with vertical patterns.

Each cloth motif has its own meaning.