Shopping in Peshawar
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Carpet & rug shops
There's a concentration of carpet and rug merchants selling Afghani and Balochi carpets above the Shan Hotel and in the old Kamran Hotel complex opposite. Pricier carpet shops on Saddar Rd will accept credit cards and can help to arrange shipping.
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Jeweller's Bazaar
Running west from Chowk Yadgar, is the Jeweller's Bazaar. Down this lane, on the left past Mahabat Khan Mosque, are several alleys full of Afghan-run shops where you can search for bargains and antiques.
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Meena Bazaar
Meena Bazaar is a labyrinth of shops for women. Further up the street on the left is a collection of old Sikh havelis (traditional mansions), with carved wooden windows and screens.
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Chowk Yadgar
In the heart of the old city, Chowk Yadgar, is now a redeveloped plaza dedicated to the heroes of the 1965 war with India. Moneychangers display their currencies along the west side.
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Ander Shahar
Running west of Chowk Yadgar is Ander Shahar, the jewellers' bazaar - a dim lane lined with glittering gold shops where you'll run a gauntlet of invitations.
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Saeed Book Bank
Far and away Peshawar's leading bookshop, comprehensively stocked with titles on NWFP and Afghanistan, novels and international magazines.
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Mochi Lara
Near Qissa Khawani is Mochi Lara, where you can buy Pashtun chappals (slip-on sandals), a cheap leather bag or a bandolier.
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Pipal Mandi
East of Qissa Khawani are cloth and shoe shops, and deeper in, the nut and grain market of Pipal Mandi.
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Sabzi Mandi
In the alleys southeast of Chowk Yadgar is Sabzi Mandi, the busy vegetable market.
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