Travel Information for Tourist
Shopping
To
describe India as a shopper's paradise is not just to state the obvious,
but to make an understatement of no little dimensions. Few other places
in the world offer the shopper a virtual treasure chest of handicrafts,
handlooms, art and antiques, and other works of art so distinctly exquisite
in their creation.
Mentioned below are some of the famous specialties arranged by regions.
Shopping Specialties of India
New Delhi
In every sense, New Delhi is a capital Bazaar. such is the myriad collection
of wares and crafts available in the Indian capital that even the most discerning
buyer opts to carry a heavy load. It is just one vast market suited to every
purse.
Bangalore
An alluring range in diversity. Here one finds exceptional range to choose from
Brass and copper temple carvings and figurines; ivory and pained wood inlays;
stone carvings and frieze; exceptional Indian perfumes, beautiful fabrics in
Silk, Crepe, Cotton etc.
Kolkata
Great selections from a rich heritage. Terracota, Bankura folk artifacts; painted
clay and hand made ceramics; bell metal and brass figurines, fine fabrics, intricately
crafted gold jewellery are few of the Kolkata's specialties.
Agra
Agra is famous for those works of art that legends are made of. Marble inlay
on trinket boxes, carved teak wood figurines; marble curios and ivory statuettes;
semi-precious stone inlay; leather goods and cotton rugs; gold and silver embroidery.
Madras
The magic of South in arts and crafts. The city abounds in shops selling the
best of southern handicrafts and artifacts - made of figurines and carvings.
The city is famous for diamond jewellery. But Madras's biggest attractions are
its pure silk sarees.. each more beautiful and exquisite than the other.
Bhubaneshwar
A rich collection inspired by culture. Majority of the artifacts have been influenced
by the innumerable temples of this city and of the rest of Orissa. Stone carvings
and statuettes; applique work; lacquer work; fabrics with exquisite "Zari"
(brocade) work and silks and cottons are all available at Bhubaneshwar.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad epitomizes the synthesis of the north and the south; offers a priceless
range of exquisite handicrafts. Silver filigree work, glass and lacquer bangles,
Nirmal paintings, Kalamkari paintings, timoo fabrics, cotton and silk fabrics,
the famed Pochampalli sarees, exquisitely carved wood work and the hand made
Warangal and Elurus carpets. The city is specially famous for genuine perals
and precious stones.
Jaipur
Jaipur is famous for India's largest centre of semi precious gems and stones
and for its beautiful prints-specially on cotton fabrics, tie-and-dye fabrics
and sarees, Sanganer paints, marble statuettes, enamel work and lot of other
artifacts.
Lucknow
Lucknow is famous for its Chikaneri - fine embroidery with thread done on a
range of fabrics. The city itself is a wide bazaar with brassware, silverware,
gold jewellery, garments and a host of other items
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