Shopping in Jaipur India

Jaipur is a shopper's paradise. A treasure chest of ethnic handicrafts, jewellery, textiles, paintings, sculpture, clothing, and artifacts await you in Jaipur. If you enjoy browsing through markets and shopping for unique works of art, Jaipur is sure to appeal to you. You can enjoy exploring the markets of Jaipur and shopping in Jaipur with Jaipur Jodhpur Udaipur.

The traditional craftsmen of Jaipur who made priceless works of art for the Maharajas of Rajasthan, now offer their wares to visitors to Jaipur. You can see the amazing skill and exquisite workmanship of the traditional handicrafts of Jaipur while shopping in Jaipur.

The main shopping markets in Jaipur are Jauhari Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Mirza Ismail Road and Tripolia Bazar. You can bargain with shopkeepers as prices are flexible and good-natured haggling is the normal practice.

Jauhari Bazaar in Jaipur is famous for tie and dye clothing called Bandhini and hand-woven sarees. Made by families of traditional weavers and dyers, these clothes are dyed with natural vegetable dyes in bright colors and are sure to add a splash of color to your wardrobe. Lightweight quilts known as Jaipuris, are also sold here and are very popular because of their warmth and comfort. You can go shopping for a variety of clothes and household furnishings in Jauhari Bazar in Jaipur.

Leather shoes called jooties, belts, bags, and furniture from camel leather, are made by traditional craftsmen in Jaipur. Lightweight and long lasting, these accessories and utility items are plain and polished or embroidered with traditional designs and make excellent gifts.

Jaipur is also known for its Blue Pottery. Made from fine clay, baked in kilns and finished with a fine glaze, these items of pottery are decorated with intricate designs, usually in a distinctive blue color. You can get a range of blue pottery from entire dining sets to mugs, flower vases and souvenirs.

Jaipur is famous for the jewellery made by traditional craftsmen. Silver jewellery is worn by many Rajasthani women. Semi-precious stones and kundan jewellery and Meenakari work made from intricate enamel work on gold are also famous. Thewa jewellery or jewellery made of gold embedded in glass is another trademark of the jewelers of Jaipur.

Rajasthali, the Rajasthan Government Emporium, is known for its excellent quality, wide choice of products and is reasonably priced. Prices are fixed and you can browse in air-conditioned comfort, through the wide range of artifacts, textiles and jewellery on offer, at the Rajasthali Emporium while shopping in Jaipur.