One of India ‘s most popular tourist destinations, Jaipur is the “pink” capital of the desert state of Rajasthan. Shopping is one of Jaipur’s major attractions. Both the walled city and the adjacent M. I. Road. Which runs southwest from Ajmeri Gate, are lined with shops and factories. Amer Road is known for its many handicraft shops.
Gems
Jaipur is India’s major gem cutting and polishing centre and one of the world’s most important gem producers. Explore the many shops in and around the Johari Bazaar and along M.I.Road.
Handicarfts
There is a variety of handicrafts to chosse from, ranging from brass figures, pottery, marble statues, metal ware to woodcarvings, and stone sculptures.
Textiles
Jaipur is well known for its unique tie-dye (bandhani) and hand- blocked cotton and silk fabrics. Two villages outside Jaipur are especially famous for producing the hand- blocked fabrics
Carpets and rugs
Jaipur is also well known for its wool carpets and cotton durries. Some of the carpet and rug shop also offer hand-blocked cotton and silk fabrics.
Blue pottery
The region is famous for its distinctive Blue pottery. Most handicraft emporiums carry it. Jaipur is also known for its marble statues, papier – mache puppets, lacquer ware, Krishna- art miniature paintaings, bed linen and cotton quilts.
Gems
Jaipur is India’s major gem cutting and polishing centre and one of the world’s most important gem producers. Explore the many shops in and around the Johari Bazaar and along M.I.Road.
Handicarfts
There is a variety of handicrafts to chosse from, ranging from brass figures, pottery, marble statues, metal ware to woodcarvings, and stone sculptures.
Textiles
Jaipur is well known for its unique tie-dye (bandhani) and hand- blocked cotton and silk fabrics. Two villages outside Jaipur are especially famous for producing the hand- blocked fabrics
Carpets and rugs
Jaipur is also well known for its wool carpets and cotton durries. Some of the carpet and rug shop also offer hand-blocked cotton and silk fabrics.
Blue pottery
The region is famous for its distinctive Blue pottery. Most handicraft emporiums carry it. Jaipur is also known for its marble statues, papier – mache puppets, lacquer ware, Krishna- art miniature paintaings, bed linen and cotton quilts.
