The Best Shopping Adventures in India

Author: allenfav | Posted: 12.12.2011

The vast geographical differences and the various ethnicities in India have led to the evolution of industry, unique to a particular region. Handed down from generation to generation, each specialized product has a distinct appeal.

Here is an informative list of industries belonging to different states. Hope, it will be of use for the India visa and India business visa holders planning to shop in India.

State of Rajasthan

India's desert state is a riot of colors. It is a delight for the India visa traveler. Colorful textiles with embroidered mirror work is a specialty of this state. The India business visa holder interested in gemstones, both of the precious as well as semi-precious kind, should visit the pink-city of Jaipur. Jaipur is also the hub of blue glazed pottery. Other items that one can buy are paintings,brass items, paper-mache puppets, and traditional hand -made leather shoes for men that curl up in an interesting fashion at the toes.

State of Karnataka

Karnataka is home to the fragrant sandalwood industry. There are some amazing sandalwood carvings available here. India visa travelers, who are spiritually inclined, can find choicest of hand-made incense sticks, especially in Mysore.

State of Goa

Goa is famous for fenny (locally prepared traditional liquor). It is prepared both from cashew as well as coconut. Sold in decorative bottles, it has a strong aroma and can be highly intoxicating. India visa travelers can get high at their own risk! Goa is also famous for its flea markets, where you can find rugs, tie and dye clothes, belts and what not!

State of Maharashtra

Kolhapur is famous for its leather chappals. Aurangabad is famous for Himroo weaving. The industry produces anything from shawls to saris, sheets to bed spreads. Paithan, a place near Aurangabad is famous for its gold and silver woven silk saris. The workmanship is immaculate and the saris have a huge price tag. Maharashtra is a good place for the India business visa holder to explore different avenues.

State of Uttar Pradesh

The comparably small city of Moradabad is famous for its wide range of brass and copper items. The beautiful Taj Mahal is an inspiration for many. You can find marble items crafted with exquisite detail in Agra. Many of these carvings are decorated using semi-precious stones. India business visa travelers should visit Kanpur if interested in leather goods. Varanasi, one of the oldest cities of the world, is famous for handcrafted silk saris. However, one should be aware of the quality and the purity of the silk they are buying.

State of West Bengal

Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal. It is famous for terracotta pottery that includes figurines,bowls and wall hangings. The cityis well known for manufacturing musical instruments.If the India visa wants to enjoy the aromatic tea, they should head north to Darjeeling and Kalimpong, home to sprawling tea gardens.



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