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Shopping in Rajasthan presents you with a number of exciting options. Be it exquisite embroideries, the rich handlooms, the elegant pottery, leather footwear, silver jewellery, tie-dye fabrics, blankets and shawls, Rajasthan is the right choice for the shopaholics out there.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is a shopping haven of sorts. Its gullies (lanes) that illuminate the entire city, is a place where you would definitely want to shop till you drop. The handicraft items and artifacts of this region make Jaipur a must stop while you go shopping in Rajasthan.
The rich heritage of Jaipur's art and crafts dates back to the times of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. When he was building the city in the eighteenth century, he invited artisans from different parts of the country to come and make this city their home. He made special arrangements for their work and stay here, which attracted many craftsmen to this Pink City. The high level of craftsmanship that existed during those days can still be found in the colourful shops of Jaipur. The city is particularly famous for its blue pottery and Kundan jewellery. For silver jewellery, hand-crafted footwear and warm soft quilts known as Jaipur razai too, shops in Jaipur are the right places to explore.
However, shopping in Rajasthan is not only limited to Jaipur. The Blue City of Jodhpur is famous for leather products, wooden toys, juttees, paintings, and silver jewellery. Of course the famous Jodhpur breaches would entice you to go for a ride. For terracotta tables and plaques, silver enamel artifacts and wooden toys visit the Lake City of Udaipur. For wood carving products and tie-dye fabrics, the Shekhawati region is also famous. Of course, here you can also buy a fascinating range of locally dyed fabrics and textiles. In fact, wherever you go to Rajasthan, an ethnic shopping experience is likely to excite your senses, and induce you to have a slice of Rajasthan in your home.
No matter where you are shopping in Rajasthan and what you are looking for, do take home a puppet or a miniature handcrafted elephant, horse or camel, or for that matter, a piece of the famous kundan jewellery. For Rajasthan is not merely a destination to travel, but an experience to savour.
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