Shopping

Some of the pieces on display at this renowned marble shop are simply stunning. While more expensive than many other shops, you definitely get what you pay for: high-quality stone and master craftsmanship. Some of t…

If the deluge of traveller enthusiasm is anything to go by, this is the most trustworthy, non-pushy shop in India. Indeed it is one of the best places you'll find for silks (scarves/saris from ₹500/4000) and pashmin…

Tucked away down a tiny alleyway near the main train station, this pocket-sized, fixed-priced shop is a fun place to buy silk scarves (from ₹400), saris (from ₹3000) and bedspread sets (from ₹9000). The Lal Ghat loc…

In a labyrinth of alleys behind Lal Ghat, this fixed-price shop, its floor cushioned for seating, offers fine silks for fair prices. Grab something as small as a scarf or as big as a bedcover. There's another branch…

Great selection of novels (plus Lonely Planet guides) at this friendly, 60-year-old establishment.

Skirts the northern edge of Agra’s Jama Masjid and is particularly good for silks and saris.

This small shop sells natural cosmetics from the government-sponsored Khadi program, as well as baked goods, muesli and cheese from Brown Bread Bakery.

Stocks simple, good-quality men’s Indian clothing made from the homespun khadi fabric famously recommended by Mahatma Gandhi. There's no English sign – on Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Rd, look for the khadi logo of hands cla…

A family business since 1850, the sweet-scented Sugandhco sells attar (pure essence oil extracted from flowers by a traditional method) in the form of women’s perfume, men’s cologne, household fragrances and incense…

Stocks shirts, kurta shirts, saris and headscarves, all made from the famous homespun khadi fabric.