Shopping in Jaipur

Jaipur shopping is great fun and a matter of delight. There are a number of good markets in Jaipur that flocks with ethnic handicrafts with beaded works and mirrors on it, potteries, local jewelry and textile materials. Also the markets overflows with colorful carpets and kota doria mats.

The most attractive work that one wont be able to avoid while shopping in Jaipur are the Bagru prints and the Bandhni textiles. The well known Jaipur shopping markets are Jauhari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, MI Road, Tripolia Bazaar and Chaura Rasta.

Jauhari bazaar glitters with jeweleries embedded with precious stones and gems. Infact one can also get ethnic saris and dress materials from this shopping market. Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar is ideal for shopping special shoes made out of camel skin. Others include textiles, local scents and perfumes besides bags and belts. MI Road market provides you with ethnic kundan jeweleries, earthen potteries, brass made articles and other kinds of excellent wood made items. If you are looking for beautiful and cheap ornaments like colorful bangles, then step into the Tripolia Bazaar and Chaura Rasta market place.

Other markets for shopping in Jaipur are the Ramganj Bazaar known for embroidered shoes and Kishanpol Bazaar for tie and dye garments. Also pay a visit to Achrol House and Subhash Chowk for beautiful carpets. For the block printed garments and blue potteries, the best place for shopping is the Saganer village.

Jaipur shopping is a very important part of Jaipur tourism. Some of the shops that is ideal for shopping in Jaipur are Rajasthan government emporium named Rajasthali, Handloom House, Chomu House, etc.

Last Updated on 13 December 2011