Friday 3 January 2014

Jaipur-a trove for shoppers

Jaipur is a city of royals. People who love ancient heritage and royal stories visit this charming city to explore it in a better way. Every monument, every street hither make you go back to the time where famous Kings use to rule the city. Its rich culture, traditions, and art have not only impressed the visitors from India but travel freaks from round the globe. People who come here take back their memories and good time spent in Jaipur by shopping local artifacts, clothes and precious jewelry. With so much to see and do, the city stays crowded throughout the year with travelers who take cheap flights to Jaipur to descend hither. If you really want to buy unique Rajasthani things, then shopping at malls is a big NO. The local glittery markets in Jaipur give variety of choices for shopaholics to satisfy their habituation of shopping. Main markets of the city are- Indira bazaar, Bapu bazaar, Johari bazaar, Choti Chopad, Badi Chopar, Tripolia Bazaar, Kishanpole Bazaar, Chaura Rasta and many more. Shopping in Jaipur lets you buy ethnic royal sarees and bandhani dupattas, which you cannot find anywhere else in the world.

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Jewelry and Gems

Jaipur is popular for its dainty style jewelry. If you love being in fashion and are looking for jewelry which never goes out of trend then this city can serve to your need in the most stylish way. Ornaments with precious gems when are assembled with Rajasthani design gives an antique design which stays in style. Different types of jewelry for which you can bid your money in Jaipur are- Thewa Jewelry, Meenakari Jewelry, and Kundan Jewelry. To explore the jewelry souks, you can undergo the streets of Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazar, M.I Road, Maniharon ka Rasta, and Haldion Ka Rasta.

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Fabric and Carpets

When one speaks about artistically threaded carpets and fabrics, the only Indian city that strikes the mind of global tourists is Jaipur. With its best traditional designs and colorful fabrics, this ancient metropolis offers numerous choices of carpets to buy from. Choose from wide variety of Persian print rugs or Namdas carpets, Jajam or dhurries, and enhance the beauty of your house to a large extent.  These carpets are available in various materials, sizes and styles, thus shop one as per your room interior and size. With numerous carpet centers, Kishanpol bazaar, M.I. Road, Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar can make you spend some extra money from your wallet.

Handicrafts

Jaipur is a hub of beautifully made handicrafts. Creations like metal-works, blue pottery, woodworks, stone carvings etc. leave the visitors of the city mesmerized by its beauty and designs. A pure display of Indian art can be seen on these artifacts which are unique, stylish and imperial.

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Camel Leather Items

Jaipur’s famous camel leather items can serve as a classy gift idea. Its enduringness and sturdiness is the main reason why locals and visitors don’t miss out their chance of buying products made out of using camel leather. Since the time when Kings and Queens use to rule the land of Rajasthan, this fashion of wearing camel leather items is common. Shoes, toys, wallets and bags, anything you want is available in the markets hither. So on your visit to this city beautiful don’t miss out your chance to shop from ‘Bapu Bazar’ which is renowned for leather artifacts.

1 comment:

  1. Whenever I think about Jaipur city, all thoughts arrive in my mind about fort, palace, lake and other tourist attractions. You have shown a different and interesting aspect of Jaipur city as it is a great shopping hub as well. I am currently planning a trip to Jaipur and some other cities in Rajasthan. After reading your article, I realized that shopping also could be added as an activity in Jaipur trip plan. Especially it is an ideal place to get up close with Rajasthani culture.

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