SHOPPING IN GUJARAT

Your visit to Gujarat remains incomplete unless you do some shopping in Gujarat. The tourists, who visit Gujarat, actually look forward to shopping in Gujarat.

The state claims its worldwide fame for it rich tradition of handicrafts. The most famous handicraft of Gujarat is related to textiles. It has and age-old history of embroidery and still retains its fame showcasing a distinct range of designs, colours and stitches. Sarees in Gujarat display an amazing variety with inlaid Zari works, beadwork, embellished mirrors, sequins and shells as well as tie-and-dye and block-printed designs.

While shopping in Gujarat, you can look for:
 

Patola Silk sarees
 

Bandhnis and traditional Gagra-Cholis
 

Marriage costumes
 

Wall hangings
 

Embroidered, appliquéd quilts
 

Cradle clothes
 

Cloth toys,
 

Embroidered footwear
 

Lacquer furniture
 

Curios Large number of Government Emporia and private shop are found virtually anywhere in the state, which makes you shopping in Gujarat a delightful experience. In Ahmedabad, premier shops are galore in areas like: C.G.Road, Ashram Road, Law Garden, and Relief Road. Both plastic and paper currencies are widely accepted through out the state.

You can also shop from the roadside vendors who often deal in fantastic items and offer good bargain.