Puducherry (Pondicherry) Shopping

  1. Casablanca

    For a modern take on Indian souvenirs and fashions, check out the excellent Casablanca.

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  2. Fabindia

    Opposite Alliance Française, this shop has a stunning variety of quality woven goods and furnishings, traditionally made but with a contemporary feel; clothing, however, seems designed more for whippet-thin models than for most people. In operation since 1960, one of its selling points is its 'fair, equitable and helpful relationship' with the village producers of the goods. Upstairs is the very good French Bookshop.

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  3. Focus Books

    Focus Books; Excellent selection of books, especially contemporary Indian writing, and postcards.

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  4. French Bookshop

    This small shop next to the Alliance Française carries many French titles.

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  5. Fresh Produce Market

    The main fresh produce market is west of MG Rd, between Nehru and Rangapillai Sts.

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  6. Grinde Sridharan General Merchants

    An excellent, long-established grocery store with plenty of imported goods and an exchange facility for cash and travellers cheques.

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  7. Kalki

    Kalki showcases and sells exquisite quality clothes and crafts.

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  8. Kasha Ki Aasha

    Fabulous fabrics and gorgeous garments and crafts, sourced directly from their makers, are sold in this lovely old colonial house. The roof terrace serves great coffee and light meals.

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  9. La Boutique d'Auroville

    It's fun browsing through the crafts such as jewellery, batiks, kalamkari (similar to batik) drawings, carpets and woodcarvings here; you can also pick up an Auroville map if you're planning to visit.

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  10. Nilgiri Supermarket

    A well-stocked, modern place in which to shop for groceries in air-conditioned comfort. Credit cards are accepted.

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