Mumbai (Bombay) Shopping

  1. Bombay Paperie

    If you're looking to give your letters that authentic touch, this shop has handmade cotton-based paper made in the village of Kagzipura near Aurangabad. There are also charming cards, sculptures and lampshades.

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  2. Chimanlals

    Chimanlals is nothing less than an Aladdin's cave of cards, envelopes and writing materials made from traditional Indian paper. Enter from Wallace St.

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  3. Chor Bazaar

    If you're after Raj-era bric-a-brac, head to Chor Bazaar; the main area of activity is Mutton St, where you'll find a row of shops specialising in antiques (many ingenious reproductions, so beware) and miscellaneous junk.

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  4. Kashmir Government Arts Emporium

    The Kashmir Government Arts Emporium, as you might expect from the name, sells craft and artworks produced in the northwestern region of Kashmir, scene of strife between the Indian and Pakistani militaries.

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  5. Phillips

    Established way back in 1860, Phillips is a veritable treasure house of wooden carvings, Victoriana, brassware and 18th-century maps and prints. The antiques come with high price tags, but you can be confident that everything here is the genuine article.

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  6. Uttar Pradesh Handicrafts Emporium

    Outlets selling regional artefacts are maintained by several state governments in Mumbai. The Uttar Pradesh Handicrafts Emporium specialises in goods from the northern Indian state.

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