India
offers intense shopping opportunities of antique items, furniture, cane
& bamboo, pearls, handbags, jewellery, carpets & fine handicrafts.
Jaipur, one of the most popular tourist destinations is known for its
unique handicraft items like brass figures, marble statues, stone
sculpture and woodcarvings. It is also India’s major gem cutting and
polishing centre. It is one of the world’s most important gem producers.
Other noticeable items here are pottery, carpets & rugs and textiles.
Kolkata is known for its magnificent contribution in the Indian
textiles. Some very popular shopping stuff here is Baluchari silks,
‘Tant’ saris and tantuja. Leather wears, Shoes, jewellery and decorative
gift items are also good to purchase from here.
Varanasi offers
quality purchase of excellent Indian musical instruments. It is also
known for its beautiful silk brocades, Banaras saris, clothes and
sashes. Art and craft lovers must visit Agra for shopping rare antiques
and decorative items. It is also an important centre of marble, carpets,
durries, embroidery, leather footwear, bed covers and sandalwood.
Hyderabad is famous for designer boutiques, home décor, interiors
furnishing, jewellery and pearls. Ahmedabad is known for its superb
range of Patola silks, silver jewellery, ethnic fabrics, furnitures and
handicrafts. Delhi offers a wide range of shopping options from
handbags, garments to antiques and handicrafts. Some important shopping
points in Delhi are Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place and Sundernagar
Market. Travel India to explore more shopping opportunities and have
great fun and enjoyment.
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