Jaipur Shopping

  1. Anokhi

    This classy, upmarket boutique is well worth visiting, with high-quality textiles such as block-printed fabrics, tablecloths and clothes. The pieces are produced just outside Jaipur at an unusually ethical factory built on the grounds of an organic farm.

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  2. Books Corner

    A wide range of English-language books and magazines; sells the informative Jaipur Vision (Rs 30).

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  3. Corner Bookstore

    Sells some English books; it's housed with a small branch of Barista coffee bar.

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  4. Ganpati Books

    A good selection of Indian fiction and local-interest books.

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  5. Himalaya

    For Ayurvedic preparations, try this place near Panch Batti, which has been selling herbal remedies and beauty products for 70 years. They can help you with a wide variety of ailments, including poor memory and hangovers. There are even treatments for your pet. The moisturisers are good buys.

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  7. Juneja Art Gallery

    This gallery has some striking pieces of contemporary art by Rajasthani artists.

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  8. Kripal Kumbh

    This is a showroom in a private home - it's a great place to buy the famous blue pottery produced by the renowned, multi-award-winning potter Mr Kripal Singh. Now in his eighties, he is an accomplished artist and has some stunningly beautiful artworks for sale. Ceramics go for anything from Rs 10 (for a paperweight) to Rs 10,000 (for a large vase). You can also learn how to paint or make blue pottery here.

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  9. Mojari

    This place sells fabulous footwear for between Rs 400 and 800. Named after the traditional decorated shoes of Rajasthan, Mojari is a UN-supported project that helps 3500 rural leatherworkers' households. It's fit for shoe fetishists, but not for large feet.

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  10. Nehru Bazaar

    Nehru Bazaar extends between Chaura Rasta and Kishanpol Bazaar on the inside of the southern wall. Brightly coloured fabrics, camelskin shoes and perfumes make this area hugely popular with local women.

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  11. New Jodhpur Tailors

    This small tailor shop can make you a pair of jodhpurs (Rs 500) in preparation for a visit to the Blue City. Or you could just go for a made-to-measure suit (Rs 1800) or shirt (Rs 100).

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  13. Pratap Sons

    This professional setup is perfect for tailor-made Western suits that somehow appear before your eyes, and pricey but glamorous salwar kameez (long dresslike tunic worn over baggy pants).

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  14. Rajasthali

    The state-government emporium, opposite Ajmer Gate, is packed with good-quality Rajasthani artefacts and crafts, but has an air of torpor that doesn't make shopping much fun. The best reason to visit is to scout out prices before launching into the bazaars.

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  15. Ratan Textiles

    Popular with Indian shoppers, this is a 25-year-old design studio that specialises in interior decorations, with some very creative staff. It has a huge selection of blankets and linen.

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  16. Samanvai Art

    This place stocks contemporary paintings and sculptures by established and upcoming artists from several Indian states. Jaipur is currently experiencing something of an artistic boom, and you can see what all the fuss is about here...and maybe even make an investment!

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  17. Tripolia Bazaar

    Home to an array of iron trinkets and kitchen utensils. Tucked away to the right is Maniharon ka Rasta, the domain of the lac (resin) bangle makers.

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