Shopping
in Jodhpur
The usual Rajasthani handicrafts are available here,
but Jodhpur is famous for antiques. The greatest concentration
of showrooms is along the road connecting the Ajit Bhawan
Hotel with the Umaid Bhawan Palace. These shops are
well known to western antique dealers, who come here
with wallets stuffed with plastic cards .As a results,
you'll be hard pressed to find any bargains. And keep
in mind that the trade in antique architectural fixtures
is contributing to the desecration of India's cultural
heritage. Most places can make you a piece of antique-style
furniture and prices aren't bad. Make sure you find
out how much extra you'll end up paying for customs
charges in your home country.
Antiques :
Jodhpur is an antique hunter's paradise. Many of these
are made-as-old artifacts from Jodhpur and the Shekhawati
region. You will found old furniture, chests, cabinets,
sculptures, doors, windows, carved lintels, old pictures,
memorabilia, and rare, first-edition books. Prices are
not high but further bargaining is difficult. Most such
shops are located at the foothill of Umaid Bhawan
Bandhini :
At Kapra Bazaar, look out for bandhini and lahariya
(hand-dyed) fabrics worn by the locals. Tie-dyed in
small motifs or in wave-like strips, on cotton, chiffon
or silk, these are available as sarees , Jodhpuri coats,
Rajasthani dresses, salwar-kameez sets, yardages used
for turbans. At Mehar Collection you will found all
types of bandhini in a very suitable prices
Footwear :
If you want to give a royal touch in your dresses Visit
Mochi Bazaar in the walled city and Jutti Corner on
Station Road for Jodhpuri footwear, or finely embroidered
mojris. A pair should cost about Rs 450-500, though
those with less embroidery & larger stitches is
half that.
Other Markets :
Jodhpur is a veritable shopper's paradise. There are
so many markets to fulfill your thrust of shopping viz.
Tripolia bazaar, Sarafa bazar, Sardarpura Market, Sojati
Gate, National Handloom is most popular departmental
shop where you will found all type of accessories and
cloths situated in Nai Sarak and if you are tired with
shopping take Jodhpur speciality- Mrichi bada and some
sweets available near this shop. Jodhpur is home to
many talented and skilled craftsmen like textile dyers,
metal engravers and'die-makers, and probably the last
of the tailors of the classic 'Jodhpur' breeches. Specially
Jodhpuri suit gives you a royal identity to your dressing
The Sadar Market near the clock tower gives immense
shopping pleasure to the local as well as the visitors.
The colourful but hectic bazaar consists of many narrow
lanes, lined with tiny shops. Look for the tie &
dye textiles, embroidered leather shoes, lacquerware,
antiques, carpets and puppets. Here one can buy exquisite
Rajasthani textiles, clay figurines, miniature camels
and elephants, marble inlay work and classic silver
jewellery
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