IndiaShopping

Specialty shopping in India

  1. A

    Orissa State Handloom Cooperative

    Orissan textiles, including appliqué and ikat (a technique involving tie-dyeing the thread before it’s woven) works, can be bought at the Orissa State Handloom Cooperative and a number of shops nearby on Rajpath.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Ram Prasad Apothecary Shop

    Go west down Muktaram Babu St, turn right on Rabindra Sarani, and walk two blocks north . You'll pass the wonderful olde-worlde Ram Prasad apothecary shop.

    reviewed

  3. Amchi, Dr Lobsang Khangkar Memorial Clinic

    Amchi (traditional Tibetan medicine) is a popular treatment for minor and persistent ailments. There are several clinics around town.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Naturally Auroville

    Objets (pottery, bedspreads, scented candles) and fine foods (organic coffees, breads and cheeses) from Auroville.

    reviewed

  5. Magic Shop

    In the basement of the Modern City Heart Complex, the Magic Shop sells all sorts of magic tricks.

    reviewed

  6. D

    Das Studios

    Film and printing, lots of camera gear, passport pics (six for Rs50), burns two CDs for Rs75.

    reviewed

  7. Green Shop

    Green Shop sells products made from handmade Tibetan paper.

    reviewed

  8. E

    Nalli Silks

    The granddaddy of silk shops.

    reviewed

  9. F

    Varadarams Silks

    Low-priced Kanchipuram silk.

    reviewed