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Introduction
Shopping in India can be an experience in itself for a discerning shopper. India is a treasure trove of handicrafts, textiles and artifacts sold in vicinities of posh surroundings or colourful local bazaars in all major cities. Also there are multi- storeyed, air-conditioned shopping arcades where you can just buy everything under one roof. Each state has something different and exclusive of its own region. offering you a wide variety in metal crafts, jewellery, handicrafts, textiles, stone crafts, wood crafts, paintings etc., to choose from.
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Delhi
Delhi has some very glamorous shopping arcades, markets, showrooms and handicraft and souvenir bazaars where you can buy silk and cotton fabrics, pottery, terracotta, brassware, rosewood and sandalwood carvings, miniature paintings, saris, garments, jewellery items and much more.
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Rajasthan
Rajasthan has been a nucleus for tourist traffic. It houses a vast collection of handicrafts, such as - enameled trays and boxes, precious and semi-precious stones, brassware, exquisitely carved objects in ivory and marble, hand-woven blankets, clay figurines, lac bangles, ceramics, earthenware, tie and dye fabrics and garments, bedspreads, mirror work and block printed textiles, embroidered leather shoes, lacquerware, antiques, puppets and phad paintings. Also available are Camel hide water bottles, slippers, purses and lampshades, camelhair durries, carpets and blankets.
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Uttar Pradesh
While travelling in Uttar Pradesh, you can buy sweets and savouries from Mathura; Gold, silverware and bidriwork articles, from Lucknow; copperware, brassware, white metal utensils, enameled trays and boxes from Moradabad, Varanasi and Mirzapur; cast images, copperware, pottery from Khurja, Meerut and Hapur; Leatherwork, carpets, durries, zari and embroidered works, stone craft and marble inlay work crafts from Agra; brocaded textiles from Varanasi, chikan work garments and saris from Lucknow, etc.
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Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is known for its carpets, garments, shawls, head scarves, knitted socks, Chamba rumbles, Pahari miniature paintings, Chamba embroidered chappals, embroidered leathers, belts, rugs and namdas, woollen blanket called 'Gudma', floor coverings, woodcrafts, carved silver lamp stands, tea pots, wine cups, metal sculpture, silver and gold jewellery.
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Punjab
Punjab offers you a vast variety in colourful paranclas (tied on plaits), chunnis (long scarves), jutties (embroidered slippers), inlay-work furniture, embroidered bed spreads and cushions, jewellery, woollens, blankets, sports goods and sports wear.
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Jammu & Kashmir
Further north in Jammu & Kashmir you can get exclusive varieties in carpets, papiermache articles, leather and furs, woodcarvings, pashmina shawls, embroidered garments, coarse knitted sweaters and cardigans and saffron.
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Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is primarily famous for glass bangles, leather toys and handicrafts made by using the wax method of casting.
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Maharashtra And Bihar
In Bihar you'll get an exclusive range of stone carvings, Madhubani paintings and hand woven silks.
In the west, Maharashtra is known for Maheshwari saris, semi- precious and precious stones. Shopping in Mumbai can be a memorable experience where you get a rich variety in jewellery, garments, rare artifacts and souvenirs, while Goa offers you exquisite woodcarvings.
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Gujarat
Gujarat is a shoppers delight with exquisite embroideries, mirror work ensembles, tie & dye fabrics, zari work, Patola saris, woodcarvings and earthenware.
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Kerala And Tamil Nadu
South India is a treasure trove of silk and wooden handicrafts. In Kerala you can buy coir mats and floor coverings, handcrafted rosewood artifacts, traditional brass lamps, bags and cotton fabrics.
Tamil Nadu is famous for its handloom silk and cotton saris and fabrics, finely crafted South Indian bronzes, brass lamps, wood and stone carvings, Thanjavur paintings, brass plates embossed in copper and silver, palm baskets etc.
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Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is famous for Bidri work handicrafts, pearls, Ikuta fabrics and silk saris from Pochampalli, lacquerware and black gun metal handicrafts, painted leather puppets, carpets from Warangal and wooden toys In Karnataka you can buy silk saris and dress materials, carved sandalwood and rosewood figures, wooden inlay work artifacts, toys, brassware, gold and silver jewellery, leather footwear and bags.
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West Bengal And Orissa
In the east, West Bengal houses a vast variety in stone crafts, wooden sculptures, filigreed gold jewellery, Kantha-work textiles, etc. Orissa offers you colourful woven ikkat fabrics, applique work, silver filigree jewellery, stone carvings, patta chitra paintings, woodcarvings and seashell items.
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Sikkim, Nagaland And Assam
In Sikkim and Nagaland you'll get blankets, woven woollen shawls, carpets, knitted garments and handicrafts.
Assam is known for Bamboo and cane products, Muga, Pat and Endi silks and cottons fashioned into fabrics and shawls, wall hangings and caps. Meghalaya is famous for cane, bamboo and wooden handicraft items, shawls and fabrics.
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