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One thing
which most of the people do on a holiday trip is to shop. It
is something like a must do. Shopping in Jodhpur is an
exciting and rewarding shopping experience for the visitors.
It is the homeplace of many talented and skilled craftsmen.
They include textile dyers, metal engravers and die-makers.
Jodhpur still, probably, has the last of the tailors of the
classic 'Jodhpur' breeches. While in Jodhpur, don't forget
to buy the famous Jodhpuri Suit. It gives a royal identity
to your dressing. Jodhpur is regarded as one of the most
famous hub for wholesale export operations in India and
attracts significant number of European and North American
dealers. Shopping attractions of Jodhpur include the popular
items of Jodhpur and the markets where you can buy them.
Jodhpur Footwear
Jodhpur footwear is famous throughout India. The catalogue
of Indian footwear is incomplete without the mention of
Mojris of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Also known as Jodhpuri Jutis,
this footwear can help give a royal touch to your dresses.
It is usually worn with traditional Indian dresses like
Sherwanis, Achkans, Kurta-Pyjama, Jodhpuri suits, etc. They
come in different colors and designs, and are normally hand
crafted.
Footwear is the one of the important article on sale in the
popular markets of Jodhpur. Some of the good markets for
buying Jutis are:
Mochi Bazaar in the walled city
Jutti Corner on Station Road
Different types of Jutis/Mojris are available in Jodhpur.
The range is quite wide and fascinating. You can get any
pair, from the embroidered Jutis to the beaded ones to the
plain ones, as per your choice. A nice embroidered pair of
Mojris costs around Rs. 450-500. You can also get simple
pairs, without much embroidery, for approximately half that
price. So, do remember to buy a nice pair of Jodhpur
footwear, whenever you get the opportunity to visit Jodhpur.
The popular items of Jodhpur, Rajasthan are:
Antiques
Bandhini
Footwear
The following lines provide information about the main
Jodhpur, India shopping places and their famous items:
Sojati Gate:
The famous items available here are Tie and Dye Sarees.
Station Road:
This market is famous for Leather, Embroidered shoes and
Utensils.
Tripolia Bazaar:
You can shop here for local Handicrafts and Textiles.
Mochi Bazaar:
Here you get the famous Lac works like Lac bangles.
Nai Sarak:
Buy Tie and Dye dresses, Leather items and Handlooms from
this market.
Clock Tower:
Apart from the well-known item "spices", this is another
place to shop for Handicrafts and Textiles.
Jodhpur Antiques
Jodhpur is an antique hunter's paradise. The Jodhpur
antiques include textiles, silver jewellery, pottery, carved
ducks, metalwork, marble figures, paintings, antiques,
ivory, bed covers, wall hangings, puppets, clothes,
especially designed furniture, etc. You can also find old
furniture, chests, cabinets, sculptures, doors, windows,
carved lintels, old pictures, memorabilia, rare,
first-edition books, etc.
Some of the main centers for antique shopping in Jodhpur,
Rajasthan are:
Rajasthan Art Emporium
Rajasthan Arts and Crafts House
Sun City Art Exporters
Most of Jodhpur, India Antique shops are located at the
foothill of Umaid Bhawan. The prices of the antiques are not
too high and more or less fixed. You can also get fake
antiques in Jodhpur that are quite cheap. The handicraft
emporiums in Jodhpur are even exporting large quantities of
antique items. So, if you looking out for authentic
(expensive) or fake (cheap) antiques, Jodhpur is the place
for you.
Jodhpur Bandhini
Bandhini is an ancient, resist-dyeing technique, widely used
in the state of Rajasthan. It is also known as Tie and dye.
Bandhini is used to design decorative patterns created by
skilled artists with the help the dyes. The fabric is tied
in intricate patterns with the help of nails, beads or
grain. This acts as a prevention against seepage of color
into the tied areas during dyeing.
You can find Jodhpur Bandhini at Kapra Bazaar. Jodhpur,
India Tie and dye in small motifs or in wave-like strips, on
cotton, chiffon or silk and many other patterns are
available. Bandhej of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is used as Sarees,
Jodhpuri coats, Rajasthani dresses, Salwar-kameez sets,
yardages for turbans, etc. You can find all types of
Bandhini at Mehar Collection. Even the prices there are
pretty less.
The Jodhpuri craftsmen have perfected the technique of
Bandhini. They can make the most intricate patterns emerge
in discharge, with vibrant backgrounds. To go to Jodhpur and
come back without buying Bandhini is a sheer waste. There
are a lot of shops in Jodhpur, selling Bandhini. Some of the
good markets in Jodhpur for Bandhini are:
Sojati Gate Market
Nai Sarak Market
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