Ebest Collections

Ebest Collections is a little craft shop owned by a taiwanese lady. She’s been here for ages (I met her when I was ten, when her shop was still at Bukit Timah Plaza) and mainly specializes in bead crafts and knitting. Ebest Collections is not your typical modern craft shop/​paper markets– the sell mostly beads, craft books, wires, and knitting materials. Even though the shop is really small, the owner carves out a section that allows customers to sit in the shop and work on their art projects, offering free guidance/​advice when needed.
The shop is especially popular among the homemakers. The owner is well-​versed in knitting and beading, and can basically instruct you from start to end once you decide on a project (she has books which allow you to browse for free). Her presence is especially useful when you want to bounce of craft ideas– she will not hesitate to tell you when something is too difficult to be done at your level/​only an expert can achieve the results. Even though her craft materials are not the cheapest (maybe comparable to Arab Street), the price is probably justified by the fact that you can find a large variety of beads that are not commonly found in Singapore.
Want to keep your kids occupied/​get them started on handicrafts? The owner occasionally runs craft workshops– just step in and ask. The place is sometimes full of children during the holidays– children just sit in and learn how to make little craft items like keychains, bookmarks or simple jewelry. This place is truly one of its kind around the area!