INDIAN SHOPPING

AGRA: Marble Statues, Pethas, Miniatures of Taj Mahal.

AMRITSAR: Woolens, Carpets, Blankets, Juttis and embroidered stuff, durries, kites, fireworks, bangles, shawls to cut-glass and woolen textiles.

ANDAMAN: Multi hued corals and seashell souvenirs, Shell Jewellery like earrings, bracelets and objects d'art, pearl Jewellery and artifacts, Palm mats, Coconut shell lamp-shed.

BANGALORE: Kancheepuram Silk or Swarovski crystal, shoes, jewelry, sports goods, electronic equipments, silk saris, textiles, antiques and photography equipments, brass ware, wooden furniture, antique jewelry, ethnic printed fabrics, saris and decorative items.

HIMACHAL: Kullu caps, Kullu Shawls, Pullovers, Blazers, Local Tweeds, Wooden Articles, Handicrafts, Tibetian Items, Leather Goods, Garments, Sweaters, Saffron, Pickle, Jam, Squash, Honey, Jackets.

HYDERABAD: Jewellery of pearl and diamond, amazing handicrafts by the rural artisan, old antiques reminding of a bygone era and the fantastic silk and cotton weaves.

KASHMIR: Handicrafts, Wooden Crafts, Wooden Articles, Toys, Caps, kashmiri Carpets, Shawls, Cricket bats, kashmiri Dresses, Jewellery, Saffron, Dry Fruits, Red Chillies, Garlic etc.

KERALA: Gold Ornaments, Kathakali Masks, Banana Chips, Cashew nuts, Sandalwood Handicrafts, Sarees, Spices Cardamom, Cloves, Peeper, Nilgiri Oil etc.

LEH: Pashmina shawls, stoles and other Pashmina wool garments. Locally handmade woolen socks, gloves, caps and sweaters Tibetan handicraft items including Apricots, Handwoven rugs, carpets and shawls decorative wall hangings.

MADHYA PRADESH: Zardozi embroidery on lehengas and saris, Carpets and Durries (Floor coverings), Zari Work, Silver and Brass ware, Bamboo, Cane and Wood Work, Beaded Batuas (purses), Folk Paintings, Iron Craft & Metal craft, Stuffed Leather and Velvet Toys, Jute Crafts.

MUSSOORIE: Woollen clothes, sweaters, shawls, handicrafts, wooden articles.

MYSORE: Hand-woven silk garments and Silk saris, traditional handicrafts such as rosewood, sandalwood, copper ware, stone and brass, wooden furniture, sandalwood powder and perfumes, lacquer ware.

NAINITAL: Candles, Handicrafts, Tibetian Items, Sports Item, Shoes, Leather Goods, Sweater, Shawls, Wooden articles.

OOTY: Handicraft, best qualities of coffee and tea, Handmade chocolates, aromatic oils and spices, painting, pottery, and stone crafts.

RAJASTHAN: Rajasthani Rajai, Kundan Work Jewellery, Ivory Carvings, Tie and Dye Fabrics and Sarees, Mirror Work Embroidery, Rajasthani Footwear Mojadi, Brass Handicrafts, Bikaneri Bhujia, Mehendi, Wall Hangings, Hand woven blankets, Zinc items etc.

SIKKIM: Candles, Tea, Wooden Articles and Toys, Tibetian Items, Sarees, Dress Materials, Pashmina Shawls, Jackets etc.
 

INTERNATIONAL SHOPPING

AUSTRALIA: Local wines, wool, clothing, leather products, opal & others precious stones, paintings, boomerangs.

AUSTRIA: Handbags, glassware, chinaware and winter sports equipment.

BELGIUM: Ceramics and hand-beaten copper, chocolates, crystals, diamonds, Jewellery, woodcarvings.

BOLIVIA: Woodcarvings, Jewellery, llama and alpaca blankets, Indian handicrafts and gold and silver costume Jewellery.

BRAZIL: Diamonds, aquamarines, topazes, amethysts, emeralds, rubellites, and tourmalines. Jewellery, artwork, summer clothing, coffee, euro-style clothing and cds of Brazilian music.

CANADA: Canadian craft ware wood carvings, pottery, cottons and native artifacts.

CHINA: Antique ceramics, silk garments, local handicrafts, jade jewellery, embroidery, calligraphy, paintings and carvings in woods, stone and bamboo.

DENMARK: Bing and Grondal, Royal Copenhagen porcelain, Holmegard glass, Bornholm ceramics, handmade woolens from the Faroe Islands and Lego toys.

DUBAI: Cars, haute couture clothing, jewellery, electronics, furnishing, sporting equipment, gold and jewellery, high fashion, electronics, carpets and handicrafts.

EGYPT: Antiques, jewellery, spices, copper utensils, coptic cloths.

FINLAND: Finnish handicrafts, jewellery, furniture, glassware, porcelain, ceramics, furs and textiles.

FRANCE: Iace, crystal glass, cheeses, coffee, wines, spirits and liquors.

GERMANY: Clocks, music boxes, nutcrackers, beer steins, wood carvings, figurines, beer mugs, tableware and tyrolean hats.

GREECE: Jewellery, metalwork, pottery, garments, knitwear, furs, rugs, leather goods, local wines, local handicrafts.

HONGKONG: Handicrafts, gold jewellery, Chinese tea, Chinese clothing, Chinese tableware, shoes and electrical appliances.

HUNGARY: Special purchases include embroideries, herend and zsolnay porcelain and national dolls.

INDONESIA: Handwoven and painted cottons and silks, woodcarvings and sculpture, silverwork, woven baskets and hats, krises paintings, shell ornaments, masks, pottery, ceramics and sandstone statues.

ITALY: Clothes, shoes, silk ties, skirts lace work, jewellery, leather goods, ceramics, gold and silver items, alabaster; woodwork, embroidery, glass and crystal ware.

JAPAN: Electronics, i.e camera, watches, cd players, hi-fi equipment. silk goods, lacquer ware, japanese dolls and woodblock prints.

KENYA: Khanga, kitenge and kikoi cloths, leather goods, handicrafts.

LONDON: Soft toys, clothes, cosmetic items, hand woven tweed, hand crocheted woolens and cottons, sheepskin goods, gold and silver jewellery, aran knitwear, linen, pottery, irish crystal and basketry.

MALAYSIA: Cameras, pens, watches, cosmetics, perfume and electronic goods are available duty free throughout Malaysia. Malaysian specialty goods include pewterware, silverware and brassware; batik, jewelry, pottery and songket.

MAURITIUS: Models of ancient ships, jewellery, clothes, handicrafts etc. crafts, clothing and spices.

MOROCCO: Local handicrafts, leather goods, copper ware, silver, silk, cotton garments, woollen rugs, carpets, blankets.

NEPAL: Kathmandu, in particular has an excellent array and variety of shops offering almost everything from traditional Nepalese arts and crafts, handmade clothes, pashminas, pottery, jewellery and antiques. However, please note that if you are buying antiques in Nepal, you need to get special permission from the Department of Archaeology to take the antiques out of the country. Customs in Nepal are extremely thorough when it comes to inspecting the baggage of those leaving the country. For this reason, it is essential that you get receipts for any items when shopping which appear to be antique. Ensure not to buy anything when you are shopping which looks as though it is a black market antiquity as this could put you in a very difficult position if you are caught with the item in your baggage.

NETHERLAND: Cheese, handicrafts, blue pottery and pottery from Makkum and Workum, costume dolls, silverware from Schoonhoven, glass and crystal from Leerdam.

NEWZEALAND: Clothing's, leather products, unique jade, green stone, crystal, gold outlets, crafts, Jewellery, walking sticks, wool products, wooden and stuffed toys.

NORWAY: Handicrafts, furs, printed textiles, woven articles, knitwear, woodcarving, silver, enamel, pewter, glass and porcelain.

PORTUGAL: Leather goods, copper, ceramics, handcrafted silver and gold, embroidery and tapestry, woodcarving, cork products, porcelain, crystal and glassware.

RUSSIA: Watches, cameras, wines and spirits, furs, ceramics and glass, traditional Matryoshka dolls, Khokhloma wooden cups, saucers and spoons painted gold, red and black. Dymkovskaya Igrushka, Jewellery and antiquities.

SINGAPORE: Balinese, Chinese, Filipino, Indian and Malay antiques, batiks, cameras; Chinese, Indian and Persian carpets; imported or tailored clothing; jewellery and specialized items made of reptile and snake skins, including shoes, briefcases, handbags and wallets. Silks, perfumes, silverware and wigs are other favorite buys.

SOUTH AFRICA: Crafts, wines, antiques, souvenirs, semi-precious stones, gold and diamonds.

SPAIN: Leather goods, coats and jackets, shoes, carpets and wines.

SWEDEN: Traditional handicrafts, furs, crystal, pewter and brass works, as well as automobiles, aquavits and furniture.

SWITZERLAND: Embroidery and linen, Bernese woodcarving, chocolate, cheese, swiss army knives and luxury handmade clocks and watches.

THAILAND: Thai silks and cottons, batiks, silver, pottery with celadon green glaze, precious and semiprecious stones, dolls, masks, lacquerware, pewterware, bamboo artifacts and bronzeware.

TURKEY: Ottoman engravings. silverware, needlework, illuminations, ceramics & tiles, paintings, contemporary art, leather & textile products, silver & gold jewellery with precious stones, hand painted ceramics, canvas embroidery, gift made of brass & marble, Turkish carpets, fake watches, hand made sandals, miniature painting, copper & bronze wares.

USA: Clothes and electronic goods.

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