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One thing which most of the people do on a holiday trip is to shop. It is something like a must do. Shopping in Jodhpur is an exciting and rewarding shopping experience for the visitors. It is the homeplace of many talented and skilled craftsmen. They include textile dyers, metal engravers and die-makers. Jodhpur still, probably, has the last of the tailors of the classic 'Jodhpur' breeches. While in Jodhpur, don't forget to buy the famous Jodhpuri Suit. It gives a royal identity to your dressing. Jodhpur is regarded as one of the most famous hub for wholesale export operations in India and attracts significant number of European and North American dealers. Shopping attractions of Jodhpur include the popular items of Jodhpur and the markets where you can buy them.
Jodhpur Footwear : Jodhpur footwear is famous throughout India. The catalogue of Indian footwear is incomplete without the mention of Mojris of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Also known as Jodhpuri Jutis, this footwear can help give a royal touch to your dresses. It is usually worn with traditional Indian dresses like Sherwanis, Achkans, Kurta-Pyjama, Jodhpuri suits, etc. They come in different colors and designs, and are normally hand crafted.
Jodhpur Antiques : Jodhpur is an antique hunter's paradise. The Jodhpur antiques include textiles, silver jewellery, pottery, carved ducks, metalwork, marble figures, paintings, antiques, ivory, bed covers, wall hangings, puppets, clothes, especially designed furniture, etc. You can also find old furniture, chests, cabinets, sculptures, doors, windows, carved lintels, old pictures, memorabilia, rare, first-edition books, etc.
Some of the main centers for antique shopping in Jodhpur, Rajasthan are:
Rajasthan Art Emporium, Rajasthan Arts and Crafts House, Sun City Art Exporters
Most of Jodhpur, India Antique shops are located at the foothill of Umaid Bhawan. The prices of the antiques are not too high and more or less fixed. You can also get fake antiques in Jodhpur that are quite cheap. The handicraft emporiums in Jodhpur are even exporting large quantities of antique items. So, if you looking out for authentic (expensive) or fake (cheap) antiques, Jodhpur is the place for you.
Jodhpur Bandhini : Bandhini is an ancient, resist-dyeing technique, widely used in the state of Rajasthan. It is also known as Tie and dye. Bandhini is used to design decorative patterns created by skilled artists with the help the dyes. The fabric is tied in intricate patterns with the help of nails, beads or grain. This acts as a prevention against seepage of color into the tied areas during dyeing.
You can find Jodhpur Bandhini at Kapra Bazaar. Jodhpur, India Tie and dye in small motifs or in wave-like strips, on cotton, chiffon or silk and many other patterns are available. Bandhej of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is used as Sarees, Jodhpuri coats, Rajasthani dresses, Salwar-kameez sets, yardages for turbans, etc. You can find all types of Bandhini at Mehar Collection. Even the prices there are pretty less. |
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