Aside of sight seer’s paradise Rajasthan is also heaven for shoppers. One can discover the beautiful examples of fine craft at the colourful bazars of Rajasthan.
Be in Jaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer or Udaipur that you are visiting the beautiful embroidered Rajasthani ‘Mojari’ is a must buy souvenir to take back with you from your visit to Rajasthan.
From bags to jewelleries to handicraft and textiles there are myriad treasures waiting to be discovered in the beautiful Bazaars of Rajasthan.
Bapu Bazaar
This market is the shoppers paradise for the traditional Rajasthani Stuffs. This market features this colour and frolic of Rajasthan. The colourful fabrics that exhibits the beauty of Rajputana cultures and traditions.
Leather goods, Rajasthani Mojari, hand printed sarees are the major highlights of this market.
The products in the market is directly sold by the original artisans, so the profit is going in hands of that person who actually deserves that as no middle-man is involved.
This colourful market is enveloped with pretty pink buildings, sprinkling the real magic of the Pink-City.
Johri Bazaar
Johri is a Hindi word for the word Jeweller and Johri Bazaar is ocean of traditional jewelleries including the works of Kundan and Meenakshi. Starting from very inexpensive to very expensive this market a a lot to offer. Most of the finely crafted master-pieces are adorned with precious and semi-precious gems and stones.
Based on your budget, you can select from a wide range of products.
You will find some stores here selling Handmade Sarees and traditional Rajasthani wedding Lehangas with the work of gold wires and stones.
This markets remains active between 10:00 AM (IST) to 11:00 PM (IST).
Kripal Kumbh
From the late 60s this place is selling the beautiful blue pottery. Made with quality marbles and detailing, these items can steal every tourists heart. You can find various items here with a similar motif which as suitable to be gifted as souvenirs which are made by local potters.
This store remains open for the all 7 days a week from 8:00 AM (IST) to 8:00 PM (IST)
Address: B-18, Shiv Marg, Banipark, Kanti Nagar, Bani Park, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302016
Sadar Bazaar- Authentic leather items at whole sale prices.
The products that are sold are of high quality and are very cheap as it is a wholesale market. All the items exhibit the grace of Rajasthan which is why this market is highly recommended for everyone across the globe. This market is open from 10:00 AM (IST) to 6:00 PM (IST) on all days.
Nehru Bazaar
This is the most splashy shopping place in Jaipur. Although you will find a lot of fabrics and clothes but the main attraction of this bazaar is traditional Rajasthani shoes. The colourful traditional juttis look tempting, you must ensure to barging well before you buy a handful.
This market remains open 7-days a week from 10:30 AM (IST) to 7:30 PM (IST).
Here are some insights nearby the Local Bazars of Rajasthan-
Shopping in Rajasthan can be a fulfilling experience owing to the availability of wide variety. When exploring the different markets of Rajasthan, you must consider buying jewelry or gemstones, paintings, metallic decor items, puppets, textiles, spices, carpets, and more.
Shopping isn’t complete, if you aren’t taking home any authentic tie and dye clothes (bandhani). The prints are colorful and exhibit local artistry at its best.
Hope this Rajasthan shopping guide helps you to get the best of the royal city. Always keep the bargaining skills handy while shopping in this princely state.
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