Cibaduyut

Cibaduyut is Bandung's legendary southern neighborhood and Indonesia’s largest center for handmade leather craftsmanship. Spanning both sides of the bustling Cibaduyut Raya strip, this vibrant district has been famous for decades as the home of local shoemakers and family-run leather workshops.

While Garut specializes heavily in leather jackets, Cibaduyut is universally celebrated for footwear and smaller leather goods. Rows of multi-story storefronts display thousands of handcrafted leather shoes, boots, sandals, heels, backpacks, belts, and wallets. One of its greatest draws is the option for custom-made orders: if you cannot find your exact size or style on display, local artisans can custom-craft a pair of leather shoes or boots for you based on exact measurements, often within just a few days.

Key Highlights: Endless blocks of dedicated shoe and leather boutiques, custom-made footwear tailored on the spot, durable genuine leather bags, and direct-from-workshop pricing.

Best Time to Visit: Weekdays during daytime hours (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) to comfortably browse storefronts, inspect craftsmanship details, and avoid the heavy traffic congestion that builds up along the southern approach roads during weekends.

How to Get There

Located in southern Bandung, reaching the Cibaduyut strip is straightforward from the city center:

• By Car or Ride-Hailing: Located approximately a 15-to-20 minute drive south from downtown Bandung or Stasiun Bandung, making online ride-hailing cars or motorbikes the most convenient option for transporting boxes of shoes and leather goods.

• By Local Transport: Accessible via local public minivans (angkot) operating regular routes that connect the Leuwi Panjang bus terminal zone directly to the Cibaduyut commercial corridor.