Shopping in Uttar Pradesh
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Baba Blacksheep
Another reasonable option for silk shopping, with similar prices to Mehrotra Silk Factory.
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Mehrotra Silk Facto
Tucked away down a tiny alleyway near the Varanasi Junction train station, this pocket-sized, fixed-priced shop is a fun place to buy good-quality silk scarves (from Rs250), saris (from Rs1500) and bedspread sets (from Rs5000). Turn right out of the station, take the first major left turn, then turn left just before the iway Internet cafe and it’s down a small alleyway on your left.
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Subhash Emporium
This expensive but honest marble-carving shop has been knocking up quality pieces for more than 35 years. Watch artisans at work in the entranceway before delving into the stock out the back.
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Janpath Market
Lucknow is famous for the delicately embroidered muslin cloth known as chikan, which is worn by men and women. It is sold in the small but relatively traffic-free Janpath Market. Also in this market is the sweet-smelling Sugandhco, a century-old family business that sells attar - pure essence oil extracted from flowers by a traditional method.
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Shri Gandhi Ashram Khadi
On the 1st floor of the row of shops opposite the post office, this unassuming branch stocks shirts, kurta pyjamas, saris and head scarves, all made from the famous khadi fabric, and offers a tailoring service. There’s another branch (called Khadi Gramodyog) near the university.
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Ganga Silk
Varanasi is justifiably famous for silk brocades and beautiful Benares saris. A good place to start is this small shop above the Bread of Life Bakery. Prices are fixed and the staff can explain the different types of silk.
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Ram Advani Bookshop
A Lucknow institution, it’s worth visiting just to meet the knowledgable Mr Advani, who owns the place. Be aware, though, that he takes his siestas very seriously and is rarely seen between noon and 4pm.
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Shilpgram
Shilpgram is an open-air collection of stalls selling handicrafts and artworks that also has a café and bar. Every February a week-long food, craft and culture festival takes place.
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Sugandhco
In Janpath Market is the sweet-scented Sugandhco, a family business since 1850 that sells attar – pure essence oil extracted from flowers by a traditional method.
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Wine Shop
If you fancy something stronger, this place in Taj Ganj, sells a host of different whiskies from around Rs150 for a small bottle.
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Khadi Gramodyog
Stocks simple, good-quality Indian clothing made from the homespun khadi fabric famously recommended by Mahatma Gandhi.
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Beer Shop
In Taj Ganj, this is the handiest place to pick up a bottle of Kingfisher (Rs75) to enjoy on a rooftop.
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Imran Internet & Bookshop
Books and city maps, internet (per hr Rs30) and CD burning (per disk Rs75).
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Taj Ganj Beer Shop
The place to pick up a cheap bottle of Kingfisher to enjoy on a rooftop.
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Indica Books
There’s a second branch of this excellent bookshop at Assi Ghat.
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Benares Art & Culture
This centuries-old haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) stocks quality carvings, sculptures and art, all made by local artists. Prices are fixed.
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