Rajasthan
Travel Guide
:- Jodhpur Travel Guide -:
Shopping in Jodhpur
Antiques
Jodhpur is an antique hunter's paradise. Many of these are made-as-old artifacts
from Jodhpur and the Shekhawati region. You will found old furniture, chests,
cabinets, sculptures, doors, windows, carved lintels, old pictures, memorabilia,
and rare, first-edition books. Prices are not high but further bargaining is
difficult. Most such shops are located at the foothill of Umaid Bhawan.
Bandhini
At Kapra Bazaar, look out for bandhini and lahariya (hand-dyed) fabrics worn
by the locals. Tie-dyed in small motifs or in wave-like strips, on cotton, chiffon
or silk, these are available as sarees , Jodhpuri coats, Rajasthani dresses,
salwar-kameez sets, yardages used for turbans. At Mehar Collection you will
found all types of bandhini in a very suitable prices.
Footwear
If you want to give a royal touch in your dresses Visit Mochi Bazaar in the
walled city and Jutti Corner on Station Road for Jodhpuri footwear, or finely
embroidered mojris. A pair should cost about Rs 450-500, though those with less
embroidery & larger stitches is half that.
Mathaniya's Red Chilli
Jodhpur is suitable for those who are used to of spices food . Mathaniya's Red
Chilli. are famous for its redish colour . it is send to many part of this country
and outer world too.
Other Markets
Jodhpur is a veritable shopper's paradise. There are so many markets to fulfill
your thrust of shopping viz. Tripolia bazaar, Sarafa bazar, Sardarpura Market,
Sojati Gate, National Handloom is most popular departmental shop where you will
found all type of accessories and cloths situated in Nai Sarak and if you are
tired with shopping take Jodhpur speciality- Mrichi bada and some sweets available
near this shop. Jodhpur is home to many talented and skilled craftsmen like
textile dyers, metal engravers and'die-makers, and probably the last of the
tailors of the classic 'Jodhpur' breeches. Specially Jodhpuri suit gives you
a royal identity to your dressing.