Shopping in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
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Rupayana
This bookshop has a friendly owner with an unusual selection of books on India.
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Market
This colourful weekly market, behind Jama Masjid, is similar to ones held all over the Bastar region, a tribal stronghold of Chhattisgarh. Adivasis walk miles to come here to buy and sell goods ranging from mountains of red chillies to dried mahuwa, a flower used to make a potent liquor of the same name.
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Jewellery Market
The labyrinthine alleys, weaving towards the Jama Masjid, stock delicate gold and silver jewellery, fancifully woven saris, hand-embroidered appliqué skirts and jari (glittering embroidery, often including shards of mirror or glass) shoulder bags, a speciality of Bhopal.
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Shabari
This is a fixed-price government emporium selling Adivasi handicrafts from small, spindly iron figures (Rs. 20) to more expensive, heavy bell-metal statues. From the Sanjay Market end of Main Rd, take the third right and continue for 500m. It is opposite the Bank of Baroda ATM.
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Ayurvedic Treatments
The four-handed Ayurvedic treatments at the Keralan-run, India Tourism-approved Yadav Lodge win rave reviews and are the perfect way to rejuvenate after a day of temples and touts. The lodge is set to reopen on Basti Rd under the name Ayur Arogyam.
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Chowk
Bhopal's two main shopping areas are New Market and the chowk off Hamidia Rd. While similar items can be found in both markets, prices are more reasonable in the atmospheric chowk.
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Arihant Emporium
Located near Jai Vilas Palace, Arihant Emporium specialises in a Gwalior favourite – silver boxes decorated with images from the tile work on Man Singh Palace (from Rs. 1200).
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Mrignayani
MP government shop with fixed prices and dispassionate but helpful staff selling state-produced handicrafts. Also has a booth at the western group of temples.
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Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan
Pyjamas, head scarves and shirts made from khadi cotton, plus some quality khadi silk garments. Next-day tailoring service available.
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Mrignayani
Fixed-price government emporium with two floors crammed with handicrafts from across the state, including leather toy animals – an Indore speciality.
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Mrignayani
This state-owned place offers stress-free handicraft shopping, though the fixed prices are higher than elsewhere.
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Bookshop
All-purpose bookshop with internet (per hr Rs. 40), handicrafts and films. CD burning costs Rs. 100 per disk.
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Variety Book House
Stationery, maps and Lonely Planet titles are available here. It also has a wonderful selection of novels.
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Mrignayani Emporium
State-owned chain selling handicrafts and fabrics, including Chanderi and Maheshwar saris.
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