Bundi
Many art shops will offer you Rajasthani miniatures, but Yug Art offers to put you into one. Provide a photo and you can be pictured on elephant-back or…
Must-see shopping in Rajasthan
Jaipur
This state-government-run emporium, opposite Ajmer Gate, is packed with quality Rajasthani artefacts and crafts, including enamelwork, embroidery, pottery…
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…
Jaipur
Anokhi is a classy, upmarket boutique selling stunning high-quality textiles such as block-printed fabrics, tablecloths, bed covers, cosmetic bags and…
Jaipur
To check gem purchases are the real deal, and to receive an authenticity certificate, you can deposit your gems at the gem-testing laboratory between 10am…
Jaipur
This tiny outlet in the Hotel Pearl Palace highlights the talents of Jaipur's traditional block printers blended with contemporary design. Handmade and…
Jaipur
This contemporary showroom offers local arts and crafts, clothing, homewares, stationery and fashion accessories. The staff are relaxed (no hard sell here…
Jaipur
Crossword is an excellent bookshop with all sorts of fiction and nonfiction, including the latest best sellers, pictorial books and books on Indian…
Jaipur
A great place to coordinate colours with reams of rich fabrics, plus furniture and home accessories. You can also find organically certified garments,…
Jaipur
A trusted jewellery shop backed by the Hotel Pearl Palace, which hosts the store. A money-back guarantee is offered on all items. Find it under the…
Eastern Rajasthan
In Tilonia village, about 25km northeast of Kishangarh and 7km off the Ajmer to Jaipur road, is the inspiring Barefoot College. This NGO is run by and for…
Pushkar
Pushkar’s Sadar Bazaar is lined with enchanting little shops and is a good place for picking up gifts. Many of the vibrant Rajasthani textiles originate…
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…
Eastern Rajasthan
Artchill displays some excellent contemporary artists, many of which are based in Rajasthan. The gallery is found as you exit Amber Fort. The collection –…
Jaipur
This tiny showroom in a private home is a great place to buy Jaipur’s famous blue pottery, produced by the family of the late Mr Kripal Singh, an…
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…
Jaipur
For ayurvedic preparations, this place exports internationally and has been selling herbal remedies and beauty products for over 70 years. There are even…
Jaipur
This boutique sells first-rate textiles, including bright, fresh block prints, and unique furnishings. Children’s clothes are also available. If you're in…
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…
Udaipur
This is the crafts outlet for Seva Mandir, a long-established NGO working with rural and tribal people. The small, hard-to-see shop sells attractive fixed…
Jaipur
Neerja has a small showroom on Jacob Rd specialising in Jaipur blue pottery. In addition to some lovely vases, bowls and tiles in the distinctive blue,…
Ranthambhore National Park
This place aims to promote conservation through art, and sells signature photo-realistic wildlife watercolours and prints created by local artists from…
Jaipur
This store sells a range of musical instruments, including sitars, tablas, hand cymbals, bamboo flutes, dancing bells on ankle cuffs and harmoniums. The…
Pushkar
Brilliantly colourful women’s clothing, with modern designs but Indian in theme. Dresses and skirts start from around ₹500. Prices are clearly labelled…
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.
Rajasthan
Hamid Bihari sells exquisite kota doria (gold-woven saris), which you can see being woven upstairs. Located near Kaithoon police station.
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…
Ranthambhore National Park
This workshop and outlet located beyond the park entrance, near Khem Villas, is well worth a visit. The organisation helps to empower low-caste village…
Jaipur
The best of a handful of khadi (homespun cloth) shops in Jaipur, this branch sells good quality ready-made clothing from the khadi fabric, famously…
Jaipur
Behind the larger Rajasthali store is this smaller government-of-India-run showroom showcasing tribal arts and crafts from all over India. It's well worth…
Jaipur
This gallery sells striking pieces of contemporary art by Indian artists. Exhibitions change almost weekly. It has a sister gallery, Artchill, at Amber…
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…
