Jodhpur
The most famous spice shop in Jodhpur (and believe us, there are lots of pretenders), MV Spices has five small branches around town, including one at…
Must-see shopping in Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Western Rajasthan
Jodhpur
Several trendy and quality boutique stores with exquisite block-printed clothes, gifts and tableware can be found in this building opposite the Toorji ka…
Jodhpur
If you fancy taking home an authentic pair of jodhpurs from the city in which they originated, head to Monarch Garments, opposite the approach road…
Jodhpur
This small but interesting shop sells goods made by women who have learned craft skills with the Sambhali Trust, which works to empower disadvantaged…
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Western Rajasthan
A cooperative of 42 families in Salawas runs the Roopraj Dhurry Udyog, through which all profits go to the artisans. A 3ft by 5ft dhurrie costs a minimum…
Jaisalmer
This small shop near the fort’s main square sells beautiful patchworks, embroidery, paintings, bags, rugs, cushion covers and all types of Rajasthani art…
Bikaner
The Swami family has been painting miniatures in Bikaner for four generations, and now runs this art school and gallery. The quality of work is astounding…
Jaisalmer
This place has a big array of bedspreads, tapestries, clothing (ready-made and custom-made, including silk) and other textiles, made by its own workers…
Jaisalmer
Bookshops are 10 to the rupee in Jaisalmer, but this one wins customers over with the cubby-hole cafe at the back, where you can browse through your…
Jodhpur
Upstairs is an Aladdin’s cave of new and used books, piled high in no apparent order – great fun for browsing. Downstairs is filled with handicrafts.
Jaisalmer
With some unusual jewellery, paintings and all sorts of textiles, this is one of the most original of numerous craft shops around town.
Bikaner
Run by the Urmul Trust, a local NGO supported by Urmul Dairy (whose office is next door), Abhivyakti sells blankets, bags, shirts and cushion-covers…
Jaisalmer
An enthralling little shop selling a vast array of crystals and rare mineral specimens. The owner will probably whip back a little curtain to reveal an…
Jaisalmer
This family of silversmiths makes beautiful, delicate silver rings and bracelets featuring world landmarks and Hindu gods. Asking prices for rings start…
Bikaner
Opposite Hotel Sagar, about 2km north of Junagarh, this is a conventional crafts emporium, with a good stock of silverware, textiles and paintings.
Jaisalmer
Offers a particularly good selection of patchwork quilts, cushion covers and wall hangings put together from village and tribal textiles.
Jaisalmer
Sells good khadi (homespun cloth), fixed-price carpets, shawls and woven garments.
Jaisalmer
An outlet for traditional khadi (homespun cloth), shawls and woven garments.
