Mahaco Impex
Mahaco Impex
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9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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yvonne_switzerland62
Zuerich1 contribution
Nov 2010
During my seven years in Singapore I was a regular shopper in Mahaco. As I know almost all the other silk shops in town I can say that this is the best one. They have a great choice, are very competent and helpful. My visits there were always a lot of fun and the only shop where you could have a look around without being annoyed or even cheated (price too high or not 100% silk). We left Singapore last year and the only thing I really miss are my friends from Mahaco.
Written May 25, 2011
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San
Singapore115 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
I have bought silk from Mahaco Impex, many times. I made curtains myself when I lived in Singapore, plus am now using their silk to make curtains in Australia.
They have the biggest range of colours in Arab Street, plus I just used their online service without any issues. The silk was beautifully wrapped and mailed to my Australian address.
Their prices are extremely reasonable. If you pay a curtain-shop to make curtains, they will charge about $80 a metre for raw silk. I just paid $20 a metre from Mahaco.
If you go into their shop, you will fall in love with their silks.
They have the biggest range of colours in Arab Street, plus I just used their online service without any issues. The silk was beautifully wrapped and mailed to my Australian address.
Their prices are extremely reasonable. If you pay a curtain-shop to make curtains, they will charge about $80 a metre for raw silk. I just paid $20 a metre from Mahaco.
If you go into their shop, you will fall in love with their silks.
Written April 17, 2012
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Lee W
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Dec 2013 • Business
Fantastic shop in the heart of old Singapore, run by a wonderful, friendly family. Came in several times while visiting Singapore a few years ago to buy some material for quilting, and the mother and son team were very kind and patient, allowing me to buy many quite small lengths - as the secret of patchwork is many different fabrics but not a lot of any. Highly recommend this shop for anyone who loves patchwork quilting and looking for a place that offers a huge variety of beautiful fabrics. So glad they now have a website as well! Six stars!
Written December 4, 2013
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ritameta9
Ettal, Germany44 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
I sought out this shop amongst the dozens on Arab street because of the rave reviews here. I went in expecting excellent service, and that is what I got. I picked out a couple of cotton prints, and even though they seemed low thread count I took the woman's word that they had "just arrived from India" the day before. I paid $36 SGD for 3.5 meters of cotton print and another synthetic fabric, which I thought was expensive, but I am used to paying outrageous prices for everything here. When I got home I realized the shop woman had cut two pieces of the ends of a roll, which means I ended up with permanent marker, holes, and some sort of gummy on another piece. Another section of the print looked smudged, like it had been rubbed after it was printed. It also was cut so crooked on every end I will surely have waste. I'm disappointed, but mostly due to the fact that I didn't feel like I would need to inspect the fabric after they cut it since they were so nice and helpful. My advice would be to just go to one of the less expensive shops on Arab street and barter for the same, low quality damaged cotton print that surely came out of a factory in Shenzhen.
Written November 9, 2014
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cindyg11usa
Portland, OR7 contributions
Nov 2014 • Business
I was looking for fabric stores in the area and this was the top rated according TripAdvidsor search for "silk shops". It was a galore of silk fabrics. Only if I had more time to go through, touch and feel all the lovely fabrics they had for a more full experience. Their prices were much better than the others on the whole street.
The staff in the store were very helpful. Luckily, the owner's sons were there and they helped me get what I was looking for in a jiffy. They were really genuine and recommended me other places in sunny Singapore.
They also gave me their name-card as they have an online store which delivers worldwide. I'm returning to Singapore somewhere next year and I'll definitely be making a stop to their store and this time with a lot of time in my hands. lol.. :))
The staff in the store were very helpful. Luckily, the owner's sons were there and they helped me get what I was looking for in a jiffy. They were really genuine and recommended me other places in sunny Singapore.
They also gave me their name-card as they have an online store which delivers worldwide. I'm returning to Singapore somewhere next year and I'll definitely be making a stop to their store and this time with a lot of time in my hands. lol.. :))
Written November 19, 2014
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DallasFlysolofemme
Singapore, Singapore160 contributions
Mar 2013 • Business
I'm hesitant to even write this review because this store is such a little gem. I was lured in by the adorable beaded and quilted cushion covers. The appropriately friendly sales girl told me there was more in the back, so I went in. No one was pushy at all. They didn't recruit me off the street or anything. I go to Arab Street a lot since I live here, and that is very refreshing.
In the back were all kinds of gorgeous textiles from India. If you're looking for colorful quilts, wall hangings, cushion covers and beaded items, this is your place. They even had King Sized duvet covers with cushion covers for $138SGD. Pretty good deal, but I ended up choosing a gorgeous quilt with elephants on it. Made in Jaipur in a village, it was a steal. Negotiation was easy and I left very happy.
Enjoy!
In the back were all kinds of gorgeous textiles from India. If you're looking for colorful quilts, wall hangings, cushion covers and beaded items, this is your place. They even had King Sized duvet covers with cushion covers for $138SGD. Pretty good deal, but I ended up choosing a gorgeous quilt with elephants on it. Made in Jaipur in a village, it was a steal. Negotiation was easy and I left very happy.
Enjoy!
Written March 3, 2013
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MaryB694
New York, New York, United States1 contribution
Sep 2012 • Solo
This shop has walls of beautiful silks and good prices. I shopped there several times (I kept going back to buy more) September 12 & 14, 2012. The owner, Mabir, comes from a family of cloth merchants so is very knowledgable and offers suggestions for fabric combinations. The assistant, Rica, is wonderfully sweet and patient - pulling bolts of cloth and opening them for perusal. They were friendly, honest and I can't wait to return for more shopping. I highly recommend this shop!
Written September 18, 2012
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olibe26
Niagara Falls, Canada25 contributions
Jun 2011 • Couples
My husband I went to Mahaco Impex silk shop by chance.We are glad we did.We were sent over there by Mr Wong of WONG AND PENG TAILOR on Bussorah street.The staff are friendly, the lady we met took her time to show us the different silk material and some colour combination.She was very professional, draped the silk on me and asked that I stand in front of a mirror to see how the colour I pickedmatched my skin tone. She made suggestions and gave helpful advice.My husband who is not a big shopper got so involved he ended up buying me an extra set of material.We went back and bought some more silk. I plan to go back next time I am in Singapore.I highly recommend them.
Written July 5, 2011
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KLFT66
Singapore1 contribution
Oct 2014 • Friends
Shopping here this morning was a delight. Young staff were knowledgeable, smiley and helpful without being 'pushy'.
I was tempted to purchase lots of beautiful silks and offered advice as to how much I needed for the garment I described, a real pleasure to shop here.
I was tempted to purchase lots of beautiful silks and offered advice as to how much I needed for the garment I described, a real pleasure to shop here.
Written October 17, 2014
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mysvar
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka135 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
Extensive range of silks. Reiterate all the positive comments made by others. Just one more to add. They do undertake to post stuff for you to your home country. A huge bonus in these days of restricted baggage allowances!
Written April 1, 2013
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What is the address and email address of this store please?
Written May 9, 2015
I'm certain this is the site. 3w mahaco com sg
Written May 12, 2017
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