Exciting news! Award-winning retail collective A Raft of Otters has opened an East Coast shop – its second store in Singapore. Located at 420 Joo Chiat Road, next to Expat Hair, the newly launched gift shop cum boutique adds to the stylish atmosphere of what is already one of the most picturesque streets on the island. Inside you’ll find a curated selection of gifts, homewares, fashion, art and jewellery, showcasing female-led brands and ethically and sustainably sourced products.
A Raft of Otters is the largest Singapore stockist of Elephant Parade figurines and also offers a collection of unique SG-themed souvenirs, from tea towels and candles to glass bead bracelets with a shophouse theme – check out the offerings from Memory Boards, Strait Lights, Pinyin Press, Singapore Charms, Em & Co, Singapore Merlion and Livac Designs, along with all of the brands featured in our store summary below.
# Homeware Highlights
Layard Interiors: Baskets, original Gluggle Jugs (Singapore’s only distributor), placemats, and Italian-designed acrylic glasses perfect for poolside dining and tropical living.
Silk Flowers Singapore: Exceptional quality silk flowers and plants.
Pip Studio: Happy products for happy people! Beautifully gift-boxed from the Netherlands.
Hankie Pankie Home: Gorgeous tableware European-sourced crockery and glassware.
The House of Lili: Beautiful bone inlay in an array of fresh and vibrant colours.
Meraki Lily: Unique and elegant home décor and lifestyle products.
Peaches by Komal Gill: Stylish cushions and rugs.
Temple Candles: Luxury home scents.
Lou Lauwerys: Original linocuts to adorn the walls of your island home.
# Fashion Finds
Tangerine Road: Italian-designed silks featuring sophisticated silhouettes and vibrant prints.
Appollonia: Stylish block-printed dresses, shorts and summery tops.
Summery Label: Simple, comfortable yet chic silhouettes, all made from luxurious, medium weight linen.
Tara’s World: Beach cover-ups and towels from Turkey.
Rawbought: Buttery soft sleepwear.
Desti Saint: Luxury designer handbags, with contemporary designs inspired by a love for Asia.
Elyse & i: Feminine, luxurious and fun leather clutches, bags, wallets and accessories from an award-winning British label.
# Jewellery
Gems Lustre: Specialising in gemstone jewellery handcrafted by gifted artisans around the world.
Green Gaea: Fair trade and handmade-with-love artisanal jewellery from India.
The Place: Timeless bracelets featuring the map outlines of the cities and countries you call home.
Savage Archipelago: Handcrafted silver, inspired by nature and made in Bali.
# Stationery Selection
Paperworks Collection: Cards and gift wrap including the charming collection from Rosie Made a Thing for all your gifting needs.
Find gift shop A Raft of Otters at #03-102 Tanglin Mall, and its new East Coast shop at 420 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01.
8125 5725 | @araftofotters.tm
This article on gift shop and boutique A Raft of Otters first appeared in the September 2024 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe so you never miss a copy!
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