Jaipur
This state-government-run emporium, opposite Ajmer Gate, is packed with quality Rajasthani artefacts and crafts, including enamelwork, embroidery, pottery…
Must-see shopping in Rajasthan
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Jodhpur
The most famous spice shop in Jodhpur (and believe us, there are lots of pretenders), MV Spices has five small branches around town, including one at…
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Jaipur
Anokhi is a classy, upmarket boutique selling stunning high-quality textiles such as block-printed fabrics, tablecloths, bed covers, cosmetic bags and…
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Jaipur
To check gem purchases are the real deal, and to receive an authenticity certificate, you can deposit your gems at the gem-testing laboratory between 10am…
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Jaipur
This tiny outlet in the Hotel Pearl Palace highlights the talents of Jaipur's traditional block printers blended with contemporary design. Handmade and…
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Jaipur
This contemporary showroom offers local arts and crafts, clothing, homewares, stationery and fashion accessories. The staff are relaxed (no hard sell here…
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Jaipur
Crossword is an excellent bookshop with all sorts of fiction and nonfiction, including the latest best sellers, pictorial books and books on Indian…
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Jaipur
A great place to coordinate colours with reams of rich fabrics, plus furniture and home accessories. You can also find organically certified garments,…
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Jaipur
A trusted jewellery shop backed by the Hotel Pearl Palace, which hosts the store. A money-back guarantee is offered on all items. Find it under the…
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Eastern Rajasthan
In Tilonia village, about 25km northeast of Kishangarh and 7km off the Ajmer to Jaipur road, is the inspiring Barefoot College. This NGO is run by and for…
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Pushkar
Pushkar’s Sadar Bazaar is lined with enchanting little shops and is a good place for picking up gifts. Many of the vibrant Rajasthani textiles originate…
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Jodhpur
Several trendy and quality boutique stores with exquisite block-printed clothes, gifts and tableware can be found in this building opposite the Toorji ka…
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Jodhpur
If you fancy taking home an authentic pair of jodhpurs from the city in which they originated, head to Monarch Garments, opposite the approach road…
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Jodhpur
This small but interesting shop sells goods made by women who have learned craft skills with the Sambhali Trust, which works to empower disadvantaged…
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Eastern Rajasthan
Artchill displays some excellent contemporary artists, many of which are based in Rajasthan. The gallery is found as you exit Amber Fort. The collection –…
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Jaipur
This tiny showroom in a private home is a great place to buy Jaipur’s famous blue pottery, produced by the family of the late Mr Kripal Singh, an…
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Jaipur
For ayurvedic preparations, this place exports internationally and has been selling herbal remedies and beauty products for over 70 years. There are even…
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Jaisalmer
This small shop near the fort’s main square sells beautiful patchworks, embroidery, paintings, bags, rugs, cushion covers and all types of Rajasthani art…
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Jaipur
This boutique sells first-rate textiles, including bright, fresh block prints, and unique furnishings. Children’s clothes are also available. If you're in…
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Bikaner
The Swami family has been painting miniatures in Bikaner for four generations, and now runs this art school and gallery. The quality of work is astounding…
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Jaisalmer
This place has a big array of bedspreads, tapestries, clothing (ready-made and custom-made, including silk) and other textiles, made by its own workers…
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Jaisalmer
Bookshops are 10 to the rupee in Jaisalmer, but this one wins customers over with the cubby-hole cafe at the back, where you can browse through your…
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Udaipur
This is the crafts outlet for Seva Mandir, a long-established NGO working with rural and tribal people. The small, hard-to-see shop sells attractive fixed…
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Jaipur
Neerja has a small showroom on Jacob Rd specialising in Jaipur blue pottery. In addition to some lovely vases, bowls and tiles in the distinctive blue,…
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Ranthambhore National Park
This place aims to promote conservation through art, and sells signature photo-realistic wildlife watercolours and prints created by local artists from…
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Jaipur
This store sells a range of musical instruments, including sitars, tablas, hand cymbals, bamboo flutes, dancing bells on ankle cuffs and harmoniums. The…
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Pushkar
Brilliantly colourful women’s clothing, with modern designs but Indian in theme. Dresses and skirts start from around ₹500. Prices are clearly labelled…
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Jodhpur
Upstairs is an Aladdin’s cave of new and used books, piled high in no apparent order – great fun for browsing. Downstairs is filled with handicrafts.
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Rajasthan
Hamid Bihari sells exquisite kota doria (gold-woven saris), which you can see being woven upstairs. Located near Kaithoon police station.
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Jaisalmer
With some unusual jewellery, paintings and all sorts of textiles, this is one of the most original of numerous craft shops around town.
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Bikaner
Run by the Urmul Trust, a local NGO supported by Urmul Dairy (whose office is next door), Abhivyakti sells blankets, bags, shirts and cushion-covers…
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Ranthambhore National Park
This workshop and outlet located beyond the park entrance, near Khem Villas, is well worth a visit. The organisation helps to empower low-caste village…
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Jaipur
The best of a handful of khadi (homespun cloth) shops in Jaipur, this branch sells good quality ready-made clothing from the khadi fabric, famously…
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Jaipur
Behind the larger Rajasthali store is this smaller government-of-India-run showroom showcasing tribal arts and crafts from all over India. It's well worth…
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Jaipur
This gallery sells striking pieces of contemporary art by Indian artists. Exhibitions change almost weekly. It has a sister gallery, Artchill, at Amber…
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Jaisalmer
An enthralling little shop selling a vast array of crystals and rare mineral specimens. The owner will probably whip back a little curtain to reveal an…
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Jaisalmer
This family of silversmiths makes beautiful, delicate silver rings and bracelets featuring world landmarks and Hindu gods. Asking prices for rings start…
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Bikaner
Opposite Hotel Sagar, about 2km north of Junagarh, this is a conventional crafts emporium, with a good stock of silverware, textiles and paintings.
