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.

You can get Sengkang silk fabric at the Makassar souvenir center and buy it as a souvenir.

These fabrics are sold at various prices, ranging from IDR 20 thousand to hundreds of thousands of rupiah. 

3. Toraja Coffee

Toraja coffee is coffee that has a unique taste, which is slightly bitter with a low acidity level.

There are three types of Toraja coffee that you can try, that is arabica, robusta, and special blend.

Toraja coffee can be obtained easily at souvenir shops typical of Makassar or in traditional markets.

The price of Toraja coffee itself is quite varied, ranging from IDR 50 thousand to IDR 200 thousand per package, depending on the type and size. 

4. Mackerel fish Otak-otak

Mackerel fish otak-otak is a typical Makassar culinary that can be brought home for souvenirs.

You can find this special food in the coastal area of Losari Beach in the afternoon.

However, if you want to buy it as a souvenir, you should buy otak-otak in raw.

The price of the mackerel otak-otak is quite cheaply, which is around IDR 4 thousand per piece or IDR 35 thousand for 10 pieces. 

5. Toraja crafts

You can also take Toraja handicrafts home as souvenirs from Makassar.

Starting from weaving, paintings, to sculptures, you can find them in various souvenir shops in Makassar.

These items have their own uniqueness, so they are often sought after by tourists who want to bring home ethnic souvenirs typical of Makassar and Toraja.

For the price, the craft is quite affordable, starting from IDR 20 thousand to IDR 200 thousand depending on the level of complexity of the manufacture.