Shopping in Amritsar

Shopping is an important part of touring in India. The different ethnic items are the major attraction of the travelers. The collection of such items in the cities is all the more interesting as the options are wider. Just like most of the important cities of India, shopping in Amritsar is no less exciting.
In the various shopping centers of Amritsar one can look for the various Punjabi handicraft items. The most famous among them are the traditional Phulkari works. One will get excellent shawls decorated with these embroidery.

The traditional Punjabi garments are also very gorgeous and can be bought as wedding wears. The Patiala salwars worn by the women of this region are exceptionally attractive. To team with them get the Punjabi Jutis, the traditional shoes of the people of this region.

While shopping in the city of Amritsar you can get the woolen garments, blankets and the carpets woven by the rural people of Punjab. The old city bazaars are the best places to go for shopping the traditional items. You can try out Guru Bazaar, Mochi Bazaar and Shastri Market to get hold of some elegant Patialas.

There are also many stylish shopping complexes in the city where one will get to shop the modern brands.

The pickles, jams and jellies of Amritsar, made the rural women of this region are also good things for carrying back home. Along with these items also do remember to get some dry fruits from Amritsar.

Other items that you can look for while shopping in Amritsar are th traditional Punjabi jewelery and the lacquered wooden works.