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Shopping in Punjab | Punjab North India Shopping Places
Punjab's handloom products and handicrafts and hosiery goods are exported to all the important countries of the world.
The hand woven carpets of Amritsar, durees (floor covering), counterpanes handwoven and embroidered woolen shawls, handmade and embroidered juties' (Indian shoes), carved furniture, inlay furniture, lacquer finish furniture, or-namental pyjama strings and prandas, sports goods, leather garments etc. are articles for keep-sakes.
The Phulkaris of Punjab and the jewelry patterned on antique designs are highly in demand in foreign markets.
The state has a tremendously rich tradition of handicrafts, which makes shopping in Punjab a delightful experience.
The Punjabi womenfolk are skilled in weaving and needlework. This has given birth to some local specialties, which are passed on from generation to generation.
Hand-woven Shawls, Durries (floor covering), intricate needlework of Phulkaris and embroidery are celebrated crafts of Punjab.
They also make wonderful carpets, baskets, jewellery, Indian shoes, which make wonderful shopping in Punjab. You can shop virtually anywhere especially in big cities. Government run Emporia and private shops are in galore for shopping in Punjab.
Chandigarh the capital of the state has some excellent shopping malls and commercial plazas. The same you can find at Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Ludhiana also.You can also visit the colourful local markets, which offer good bargain and wide variety.
Punjab is a paradise for the lovers of handloom and handicrafts, many of them unusual and highly specialized and practiced all over the state.
The state is one of the largest manufacturer and exporter of handloom product, handicrafts and hosiery goods.
The hand woven carpets of Amritsar, durries (traditional carpets), counterpanes, woolen shawls, jutties (footwear), carved furniture, inlay furniture, lacquer finish furniture, sports goods, leather garments and numerous other articles attract shoppers from all over the county and abroad.
The colorful Phulkaris of Punjab and the antique-finish jewelry are always in high demand. Punjab’s very own Pidhis are low, four legged woven stools that are used widely. Wood work of Hoshiarpur and Kartarpur are renowned for artistic furniture with intricate designs.
The inlay furniture is made by carving out detailed designing and then inlaying them with ivory though nowadays white plastics are used instead. Durries of Punjab are spreads to be used on floor or on bed and are adored for their rugged look though fitting snugly in contemporary homes.
Punjab dolls are quite a fave buy especially the Punjabi bride dolls and the dolls dancing traditional Bhangra. Some other dolls are embellished with colorful additions of beads, buttons, feathers, tinsels and tassels. Paper Mache utensils for household storage are also useful buys.
Punjab jutties especially those from Muktsar are coveted all through the world for its color, elegance, beauty and utility all wrapped in one.
Gold, silver and multicolored ornate jutties with a royal look are a must buy inclusion in your shopping list if you are in Punjab. A Magic Pair of jutties will go with anything in your closet.
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