Rajasthan is one of the most beautiful places of India. Home to several historical forts, palatial palaces, rich art and culture, the state has a lot to offer to its visitors. Shopping is one of them. Here are some of the best shopping experiences you can look forward to in Rajasthan:
1. Johari Bazar
Rajasthan is known for its exquisite collection of ornaments; Johari Bazaar is the place you should head for. A paradise for jewelry-lovers, the Pink City flaunts some of the best jewelry collection across the country. A visit to this place will make eyes sparkle with the entire gleam. Apart from pure gold, you can also buy precious and semi-precious gems and stones. Most of these varieties are handmade.
2. Paintings
Rajasthan is famous for its authentic Thaibani and Rajputana painting. These are celebrated for their vibrancy and elegance. Shop for some of these amazing paintings and turn your living room into a royal chamber. Rajputana paintings depict incidents from Mahabharata, Ramayana, life of Lord Krishna and many more. Cities of Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner are the best places to buy Rajputana paintings. Others depict history of Rajasthan such as Mughal-inspired miniature paintings. Kishangarh is famous for Thani Bani paintings. For affordable deals visit villages of Rajasthan. The talented local artists will be happy to sell their priceless creations to you.
3. Fabric Work
Block printing, bandhni, tie and dye work, and appliqués are some of the specialties of authentic Rajasthani attire. The state is known for offering diverse patterns clearly noticeable in their fabric work. Include fabric work shopping such as mirror-work embroidery, color-riot, embroidery, Lahariya, etc. as a part of your Rajasthan tour packages. The best of Rajasthani textiles are available at fairs and shops in Jaipur.
4. Dolls and Toys
The puppets of Rajasthan are known as ‘kathputli’. These are colorful handmade puppets in vibrant colored cloth with attached strings. The stuffed toys are adorned with jewels and glitters. You can use these as home decors. Nagaur, Udaipur, and Chittorgarh are the best places to buy these toys.
5. Spice Market
The iconic Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) is pitched as a landmark of Rajasthan. This market is among the best shopping destinations in the state and primarily acknowledged for selling spices of diverse kinds. Apart from spices, you can also buy handicrafts, antiques, flavored-teas, and clothings here. Make sure you display your bargaining skills to get the best deals.
6. Mojari
All fashion divas must buy these juttis. These are widely known for their innumerable patterns, colors, and range. Jodhpuri Juttis or Mojaris are made from pure leather. The styling adds a hint of royalty to any apparel. You can choose from a wide range of shapes, patterns, colors, and designs. Additionally, these are very comfortable to wear. Buy them in varied shapes such as salem shahi, gol-panja, chota panja, etc. For buying the best Mojaris, head straight to the Mochi Bazar in Jodhpur.
7. Sweets
You just can’t end your trip to Rajasthan without tasting some of the sweet delicacies served here. Most of these are made from pure desi ghee, milk, and sugar. Ghewar, the most famous and delectable sweet from the state has long shelf life. It tastes amazing. The most popular shop to buy Ghewar in Rajasthan is the Rawat Misthan Bhandar in Jaipur. The shop is also famous for its amazing varieties of sweets and khasta kachoris.
8. Metal Works
Rajasthan is famous for its one of a kind and exquisite metal works. You would be amazed to see the perfection and meticulousness the artisans have shown while creating these boxes, figurines, trinkets, sculptures, tabletops and much more. Visit the market and you would be able to have a look at sterling exemplars of metal works from the royal state of Rajasthan. Most of these are brass works, engraved, enameled and filigree cut. Some are done on silver. Jaipur city is known to be the best place to purchase these stunning metal works at affordable price ranges.
