Shopping in Southern Karnataka
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Cauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium
Not the cheapest place, but the selection is extensive and there’s no pressure to buy.
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Devaraja Market
Dating from Tipu Sultan’s reign, the spellbinding Devaraja Market is a lively bazaar that combines both the ancient and Indian faces of India. International brands compete for space here with local traders selling traditional items such as flower garlands, spices and conical piles of kumkum (coloured powder used for bindi dots), and their unique co-existence makes for some great photo-ops. Refresh your bargaining skills before shopping!
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Government Silk Factory
It’s the best place to shop for Mysore silk, given that the exclusive fabric is made at this very place and thus comes at its cheapest. Behind the showroom is the factory, where you can drop by between 7.30am and 4pm to see how the fabric is made. There’s also a factory showroom on KR Circle, open from 10.30am to 7.30pm, barring Sundays.
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Sandalwood Oil Factory
Buy authentic incense sticks and pure sandalwood oil (Rs650 for 5ml!) at this factory, located about 2km southeast of the Maharaja’s Palace, off Mananthody Rd. Guided tours are also available to show you around the factory, and explain how the products are made.
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Raintree
This early 20th-century villa has been turned into a stylish gift shop, fashion shop and cafe; it includes a branch of ethnic clothes shop Anokhi, which is also found at the Leela Galleria (23 Airport Rd, Kodihalli).
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14 VM Rd
This classy boutique complex showcases top Indian designers, including Abraham & Thakore, Manish Arora and Neeru Kumar.
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Fabindia
This flagship shop contains Fabindia’s full range of stylish clothes and homewares in traditional cotton prints and silks.
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Leela Galleria
Some good malls in town include Garuda Mall, Forum and Leela Galleria.
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Garuda Mall
Some good malls in town include Garuda Mall, Forum and Leela Galleria.
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Forum
Some good malls in town include Garuda Mall, Forum and Leela Galleria.
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Fabindia
There’s a branch of the ever reliable clothing and homewares shop on the way to the silk and sandalwood factories.
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Cinnamon
Just off Lavelle Rd, Cinnamon is a chic boutique for clothes, homewares and gifts - perfect for stylish souvenirs.
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100ft
An appealing boutique for colourful clothes, interior design and handicrafts; it also has a restaurant and bar.
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UB City Mall
Global haute couture and high Indian fashion comes to roost at this towering new complex in the heart of town.
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Shruthi Musical Works
Sells a variety of traditional musical instruments; you can view the workshop across the road from the shop.
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Ffolio
A good place for high Indian fashion. There’s also a branch at Leela Galleria (23 Airport Rd, Kodihalli).
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Mysore Saree Udyog
Located close to Commercial St, Mysore Saree Udyog is a great choice for top-quality silks and saris.
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Blossom
The excellent collection here gets even better when you know the books often come at bargain prices!
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Bombay Store
A one-stop option for gifts ranging from ecobeauty products to linens.
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