Shopping in Jaipur

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Rajasthan is the place that has a rich cultural tradition and the people here are full of life. This cultural heritage and spirit of life is reflected in their handicrafts, cloths, art de facts that are made in Rajasthan. Therefore, shopping in Rajasthan is a unique experience for those who visit the state. Jaipur being one of the oldest cities in the state and a popular tourist destination is no exception to this. Shopping in Jaipur is a wonderful experience and there is an amazing range and variety of products here.

Markets of Jaipur

In the markets of Jaipur located all round the city, you will see a sprinkle of colours. Whether it is the famous fabric of Rajasthan Bandni or the stone clad jewelries or the miniature paintings or the minakari - every product has a uniqueness of its own. Handicrafts that are made by craftsmen engaged in the craft for generations will surely lure you. Here we are presenting some of the items that you can not afford to give a miss when you are shopping in Jaipur.

Jaipur Shopping The question of what to buy in Jaipur is well answered by the plethora of options in its lovely bustling markets.

Leather Items - The leather products that are made with the skin of camel is famous in Rajasthan. Thousands of people are engaged in the industry and in most cases the men as well as the women of the families work in the production. While the men do the strenuous job of tanning the leather, cutting and stitching the products, women add the finishing touches to the products. They do the fine decorative embroidery and fancy applique work on the products. There are a variety of products that are made from camel leather such as Bags, sandals, shoes, purses and traditional footwear of Rajasthan like Jutis and Mojaris. To buy leather products in Jaipur, you must visit Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar and Ramganj Bazaar that. There you can enjoy shopping in Jaipur and carry lovely mementos back home!

Fabric And Textile - Rajasthan is famous for producing best quality fabric and the specialty of the fabric of the state is the bright colours. The special tie and die and block printed fabric that you will find in Jaipur are famous throughout the world. They are a craze amongst the foreign tourists who visit Rajasthan. The most famous textile materials that are produced in Rajasthan are the Bandhej, pachranga and lehriya. You will get a wide variety of cloths and textile products made with this traditional fabric like saris, oddhnis, mantles, and turban.

Carpets, Rugs or Dhurries - It is during the Mughal period that carpet weaving was started in Jaipur. The tradition still continues here and the specialty of the carpets in Jaipur is the innovativeness in terms of the shape and patterns. Uses of colours by the skillful workers, geometric patterns and above all quality of the carpets have made this product popular among people from all over the world. The cotton rugs or the Dhurries that are easy to maintain and carry are equally popular among the tourists who come to Jaipur.

Quilts or Razai - The quilts produced in Jaipur are famous as Razai. These quilts are light in weight but very warm and have a smooth texture. Available in different prints mainly in bright tie and die materials these quilts are must have for all those who visit Jaipur.