The flea markets of Anjuna and Calangute Beach have a large number of Handicrafts stalls from all over the country including Bangalore Silks, Mysore Silks,Kanchipuram and Tanjore Silks from Tamil Nadu, Gold Muga Silks of Assam, Patola Silks of Gujrat, Patheani Silk of Maharashtra to Sambalpuri Silks of Orisa. Cotton Sarees include exclusive Muslin Jamdanis and the famous Bandhni materials (tie and dye) used as scarves and so on. Besides these expensive materials, colorful sarongs and cotton beachwear, embroidered bags are widely sold in these weekly beach markets or bazaars.
If you are interested in some designer clothes then you can pick up some designerwear by Wendell Rodricks from his well-appointed boutique on Rue de Ourim, Panaji.
Those with a fascination for fine, handmade needlework can visit the Goan souvenir and gift shops. The importance of crochet in Goa can be realized by the fact that every bride brings her crochet and embroidery work as dowry which is then displayed to demonstrate her expertise in the craft. Crochet and embroidery in Goa is inherent to every household where it is passed from one generation to another. Crochet items range from fragile doilies to heavy single bedspreads made from quality thread, available in a popular 6´4 size. These hand-embroidered bed sheets, patchwork-quilted cushion covers, and batik bedspreads and cushion covers are strikingly beautiful and form a souvenir of Goa.
Decorative bags, belts, wall hanging, lamp shades, flower pots, hangers, etc are made out of Jute Macrame Craft. They are available at the sea ports of Vasco.
The other centres where you can also shop textiles are-
- Kavlekar Bros, Panjim-01 Goa
- Gurudas Timblo,1st Floor Kadammanzil Bldg Opp Hari Mandir Margao
- Casa Popular, Municipal Market Curchorem Goa
- Bharne And Co, Near Nat Theatre Panaji Goa,
- Antonio Xavier D'souza, P O-122 Cloth Market Margao Goa
- Rajasthan Arts, Baga beach
- Silk House, Near Central Telegraph Office, Panjim
