8 Famous Shopping Cities to Explore the Handicrafts of Rajasthan

Among the royal palaces, forts and bewitching lakes which attract millions of people to Rajasthan, another thing that garners attention from visitors is the bustling colorful markets lying on every nook and corner. Your Rajasthan tour cannot be complete without a visit to one of these markets selling handicraft items. These shops are a paradise for shopaholics in the true sense. This state has managed to preserve a rich heritage which can easily be seen in the handicrafts. Whether its tie and dye fabric, leather footwear, antique jewelry, jute or wooden wares, you can easily find these things in the local shops.

Popularly known as the treasure trove of Indian handicrafts, Rajasthan boasts of a wide variety of colorful handicrafts and artifacts belonging to different parts of Rajasthan. All these items have intricate detailing done on them to appeal to a large section of tourists. The liberal use of vibrant colors in Rajasthani handicraft items is what sets them apart from the handicraft items of other Indian states. If you’re thinking of where to go shopping on your next trip to Rajasthan, here is a checklist of some famous markets of Rajasthan you should have in your Rajasthan tour packages.

1. Johari Bazaar, Jaipur

One of the oldest markets of Rajasthan, Johari Bazaar is mostly renowned for Jaipuri jewelry made from gold, silver, diamond and other precious stones. If you love experimenting with different types of jewelry, this should be on the top of your list of Rajasthan tours India itinerary. The smaller lanes in Jaipur have a number of shops selling colorful printed shirts, sarees and lehengas which is another attraction of Johari Bazaar.

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2. Clock Tower Market, Jodhpur

Clock Tower market is among the best shopping destinations in Rajasthan. Situated in Jodhpur, this market sells a variety of spices, traditional jodhpuri attires, jewelry, bandhani sarees, rugs and pashmina shawls which are worth investing your money in. Besides these things, you can buy antique gift items and flavored teas as well to take with you.

3. Bada Bazar, Udaipur

This major shopping hub of Udaipur houses a variety of items like leather bags, fashion accessories, jewelries, and fabrics and so on. You’ll find everything from Bandhani to antiques, available at reasonable to cheap prices. The shopping area is also home to some of the best restaurants in the city.

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4. Mochi Bazar, Jodhpur

Mochi bazaar is the ultimate place for buying traditional Rajasthani footwear. You will find a large variety of designs, colors and patterns in Mojris or juttis to go with your attire. It’s a one-stop destination for lovers of colorful footwear. The footwear is crafted to cast a royal effect to the appearance of anyone who wears them. You can also buy traditional Rajasthani clothes in this market.

5. Kote Gate market, Bikaner

This shopping hub is situated near the railway station of Bikaner. This market remains crowded with a variety of handicraft items, khadi items, woodcrafts, accessories etc. One can explore high-quality paintings and fabrics in this market.

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6. Umaid Bhawan Palace Market, Jodhpur

This market lies in close proximity with one of the most famous tourist places of Rajasthan, the Umaid Bhawan Palace. It is an ultimate destination for those who wish to buy antique furniture, books, windows, and furnishings. One can also buy handicrafts decorated with sequins, mirrors, stones, metal and marble works, paintings, textiles, puppets, silver jewelry and more.

7. Tripolia Bazaar, Jaipur

Tripolia is considered as the main street market of Jaipur located between Manak Chowk and Choti Chopar. Main attraction point of this bazaar is Maniharon ka Rasta which is famous for stunning lac jewelry, a trademark of Rajasthan. You can buy lac bangles in different colors and patterns.

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8. Sadar Bazaar

If someone is looking for a single shopping destination in Rajasthan that serves all their shopping needs, Jaisalmer Sadar Bazaar can’t be missed. One can find jewelry, shawls, wooden items or souvenirs – this place can be your one-stop spot for shopping. Book your travel packages with State Express India, it’s the best travel company in India which offers the all India tour packages at affordable price.

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