India is well known for its arts and crafts. A reason for this is that arts and crafts have been perfected in India over the centuries. Traditions and techniques have passed on from generation to generation making the techniques almost perfect.
Shopping in India is a wonderful experience. Almost all the items of India are appreciated throughout the world. Some of them include silks, spices, jewelry, handicrafts, silverware, antiques, carpets, leather work and so on. India is a shoppers’ paradise. You can easily bargain in India.
Main Indian shopping attractions and the famous shopping centers in India:
Fabrics:
The most popular Indian fabrics include silks, cottons, and wools. They compete amongst the best fabrics in the world. For silk, the most famous places are Varanasi (Banaras / Kasi), Kanchipuram, Arani, Tirubuvanam,Murshidabad, Patna and Surat. For cotton, the best place is Rajasthan, especially cotton with the 'tie and dye' in bright colors. For woolens, especially shawls, Kashmir is the perfect place.
Carpets:
One of the world's largest carpet industries is India. Each region in India has its own specialty. Quite popular are the brightly colored Tibetan rugs, available mainly in Darjeeling.
Clothes:
In India, you can get quality as well as reasonable prices. Cloth includes silks, cottons, brocades, chiffons, etc. also, most of the international brands are now available in India.
Jewelry:
The traditional Indian jewelry is very heavy and elaborate. However, the new generation is going for more delicacy and sophistication in the designs. Also quite famous is the Indian silverwork. Gems include diamonds, lapis lazuli, Indian star rubies, star sapphires, moonstones, aquamarines and so on. For pearls, Hyderabad is perfect place.
Handicrafts and Leatherwork:
Every place has its own specialty. Agra is known for its inlaid marble and alabaster. Rajasthan specialties include its colorful fabrics and silks. Leatherwork includes open Indian sandals and slippers.
Other Goods:
The following items are also popular:
Pickles
Spices
Tea
Perfumes
Soap
Handmade paper, etc
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