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India there are new shopping centers opening on
an almost daily basis in India. These shopping areas
are designed on the lines of traditional Indian
villages but with highly intricate architectural
designs that appeal to the artistic eye. India offers
a variety of uniquely Indian handicrafts ranging
from women's accessories to rugs to souvenir oddities.
India is fast finding its place in Asia as a shopping
paradise not unlike Hong Kong and Bangkok. Tourists
call the country an all-round shopping mall because
of the amazing way traditional Indian items such
as antiques, traditional textiles, and handicrafts
are sold alongside Western, more modern articles
as well as some highly exotic products exclusive
to the Indian shopping experience. Shopping in India
is never a dull experience; newer goods arrive every
month, not just in swanky urban malls but in the
street side bazaars too. Shopping is an educational
yet addictive hobby especially for those who browse
in the streets. Although some items may be steeply
priced, they are still available for a fraction
of what you would pay at Harrods or Bloomingdales.
Don’t hesitate to use credit cards for the
more expensive goodies like hand woven carpets and
antiques. For those must-have designer bags and
other luxury goods, both real and fake, displayed
on the streets, don’t hesitate to haggle till
the price has been lowered to a mid way mark between
the price quoted and the price you first offered.
Bargaining is the name of the game and on a typical
shopping spree, be prepared for a good fifteen minutes
of haggling. |
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| Delhi |
| Lavanya, Silver Tulip,
Ikos, Nalini's, Once Upon a Time, Kanika,
Central Cottage Industries, Cosmique Shops
Products, Boutique Guys & Dolls Pvt. Ltd.,
Niki Mahajan, Noor Jahan, Saga Department
Stores, Handloom Emporium, Lacoste, Benetton,
Nanz, Ebony, Van Huesen, Evergreen. |
| Bangalore |
| Art Works, Raga, Gallerie
Lavelle, Cose Belle, Sunny's, Sweet Chariot,
KC Das, Shoppers Stop, Arrow, Raymond's, Vanheusen,
Allen Solly, Jean Machine, Thai Designs, Nallis,
Deepam, Vijaylakshmi, Karishma, Chickpet,
Kids kemp, Kidsmart, Cauvery Emporium, Mota
Arcade |
| Chennai |
| Poompuhar, Kairali, Purbashree
Emporium, Central Cottage Industry, Grand
Sweets & Snacks, Pushpa Shoppe, Spencer
& Co., Sharaz, Sarala's, Firdusi, Vummidi
Bangaru Jewellers, Prince Jewellers, Nalli
Chinnasami Chetty, Rasi Silk Emporium, Kumaran
Silks |
| Hyderabad |
| Basheerbagh,
Nampally, Sultan Bazar, Sri Omprakash &
Sons, Sh. Om Jewellers, Vijay Pearls Dealers,
Sri Ram Jwellery, P. Satyanarayanan &
Sons Jewllers, Boorugu Jewellers Pearls
Dealers & Jewellers, Krishna Pearls,
Krishandas and company, Tibarunal &
Sons, Meena Jewellers |
| Mumbai |
| Ram-Nimi Bldg., Mandlik
Road, Colaba, Oberai Shopping Arcade, Crawford
Market, Mohatta Market, Chor Bazaar |
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