Singapore memorabilia – tea towels, stubbies,etc.

A Raft of Otters stocks a carefully curated collection of Singapore memorabilia, including petite treasures that celebrate culture, creativity and charm – ideal as suitcase friendly leaving gifts or welcome additions for your own home. The store in Tanglin Mall has Peranakan gifts, Singapore tea towels, wine glass charms and jewellery. Plus, there’s an anniversary offer on its stunning Elephant Parade pieces.

Peranakan gifts including Singapore tea towels

Photo Phactory’s Peranakan tile coasters, trays and boxes make for fabulous pieces for your Singapore kitchen, or a great lightweight option as a leaving gift for someone. Either way, their vibrant colours and cultural motifs keep a little piece of Singapore close.

Singapore memorabilia from Strait Lights

Strait Lights is a Singapore-based design studio, helmed by designer and maker Samantha Saw. Samantha turns the city’s streetscapes into meaningful mementos!

Drawing inspiration from the city’s colonial architecture, Peranakan heritage and iconic shophouses, the brand’s range of glass bead bracelets is inspired by the kaleidoscope of hues found within the city. Handcrafted in River Valley, these unisex bracelets are more than just an accessory. They’re a wearable memory, a conversation starter and a meaningful reminder of someone’s time on the island. They’re also a stylish way to carry a piece of Singapore with you, wherever you go.

Strait Lights offers a collection of candles and tea towels all inspired by the colours, scents and energy of Singapore. Beautifully boxed and easy to pack, they make elegant gifts for anyone leaving the little red dot, or cute keepsakes for self!

Singapore memorabilia – stubby holders from Sayang by Suyin

Adding a little humour and true local flair, Sayang by Suyin has created Singapore’s first themed stubby holders. Each set includes six original designs featuring beloved local spots – Black-and-White House, Joo Chiat, Koon Seng, Raffles Hotel, Sentosa and Tiong Bahru – and they all come neatly packed in a handy drawstring bag.

Singapore tea towels from Em & Co

If you’re after something practical but fun, Em & Co’s Singapore tea towels hit the mark. Printed with funky illustrations of local icons like Potato Head, and made from sturdy 100 percent cotton canvas, they’re colourful and useful for your kitchen, and always well received as departure gifts, too

Singapore memorabilia on personalised wine glasses – Livac Designs

Along with offering Singapore-themed maps, posters and canvases, this brand’s lovely new pastel shophouse wine charms evoke the beauty of Singapore’s shophouse-lined streets and the friendships made along them.

An anniversary offer on Elephant Parade sculptures

To mark its third year at Tanglin Mall and its first in Joo Chiat, A Raft of Otters is offering 10 percent off its collection of Elephant Parade sculptures throughout June. These limited-edition, hand-painted elephants are inspired by Singapore’s rich flora, fauna and architecture – from playful monkeys and bright durians to peacocks, peonies and iconic landmarks like Raffles’ Landing Site and the Tangs building. Even better, 20 percent of Elephant Parade’s net profits go towards elephant welfare and conservation!

Paperworks for departure gifts

Paperworks provides a standout range of greeting cards, notebooks and stationery sourced from top UK suppliers. Pair a heartfelt message with a gift wrapped in their premium paper and ribbon. Or slip a stylish notebook into someone’s bag for their next chapter!

A Raft of Otters is at #03-102 Tanglin Mall and 420 Joo Chiat Road. Follow them on Instagram @araftofotters.tm to stay updated on the latest collections.
8125 5725 | araftofotters.com

This article on Peranakan gifts and Singapore memorabilia first appeared in the June 2025 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe so you never miss a copy!

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