Two weeks ago, ZY and I checked out the Public Garden event held at the National Museum of Singapore. It was apparently the largest (and one of the better) flea held by Public Garden. Vendors ranged from food vendors to local crafties selling knick knacks and quirky items. Did I mention there was free entry to the museum? #winning The event was from 1-7pm. We stayed there the whole time, all 6 hours... I was amazed myself.
If you missed out on the flea market, drop by the museum store. They also carry some of the items sold by local vendors.
Our first stop was at a traditional wax stamp stall. Definitely makes a nice finish for invitations.
Another store inside the museum selling Peranakan Chinaware and clothing, as well as random traditional items. Shortly realized that no photography was allowed. Oops.
The vendors were super nice and friendly! Many allowed photos to be taken.
Lower floor + upper floor were filled with vendors. The event started at 1pm and lasts til 7pm.
Traditional letter press machine featured at PapyPress! They sold super cute envelopes and allowed people to customize 15 business cards for $10 through the letter press machine. This baby costs $3K!
Local textile supplier. Cute fabric and patterns!
Another cute stall selling funny cards! Love them all.
Super cute pottery! I want to take the green faced one home. SGD$70 + plant.
Knitted dolls chillin' out, waiting for someone to take them home.
These characters are just too cute! Of course, I had to get some postcards and pins. So adorable! I need to up my game...
Beautiful laser cut items from Strangely Yours. Cameras range from $30+. Check out their etsy store for more info!
While waiting for our turn to letterpress our name cards, we went on an adventure around the museum.
Photography gallery. Lots of vintage film cameras and recording devices.
Old school wedding invitations.
Steel mirror. Beautiful detailing.
Natural History Drawings gallery.
Barber shop offering haircuts. Doesn't she look like... GDragon? :O 
There were two exhibitions in the basement level. This was John Clang's "Being Together" featuring family photos of individuals and their physically separated family members with the help of Skype.
Me "being together" with EVERYONEEE!
The second exhibition was "A Life of Practice" by Kuo Pao Kun. Nice use of space and niches, creating a gallery within a gallery.
Patiently waiting for the previous customer to finish her many sets of letterpressed name cards. Bought more postcards from 小时候 (When I Was Four).
It was finally our turn! We recalled an interesting phrase that we saw on a necklace at Strangely Yours, so we decided to have it on our name card. The only colour that was available that day was Fuchsia pink. Corby and his wife were really nice! Had a great time letter pressing each name card. ZY and I took turns. The process is harder than it looks. It requires strength and pressure, as well as patience. It was definitely a memorable experience. He gave us additional name cards to letter press, woohoo! Thank you Papypress for having us and sharing your passion for traditional printing with us!
"Not all who wander are lost."
Overall, Public Garden was one of the best flea markets I've been to, hands down! So glad I randomly stumbled upon it while being distracted at work haha. Well, that was a photo heavy post. I shall end it here then. Til next time.
- T
