HERITAGE TEXTILE & HANDICRAFTS
Read moreThis showroom would have been visited by King Charles III and Richard Gere... We offer organic cotton, silk and linen items. Top level manufacturers, they create for Salvatore Ferragamo the Italian collections. Custom made for men and women: pashminas, scarves, stoles, tunics, kurtas... But also articles for the house: plaids, cushions, bedspreads. The choice is huge so come and discover by yourself the gift you will bring back home.
CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES EMPORIUM
Read moreYou can't miss this huge state emporium set in a high tower. Inside, six floors well stocked with handicrafts from the country: sandalwood statuettes, glittering emeralds, hammered coffee tables, Assam tea, traditional dresses, etc. We recommend the fabric floor: an infinite variety of materials (silk, cotton, wool) at reasonable prices. It's more expensive than elsewhere, but we guarantee the origin and authenticity.
SOMASHOP
Read moreSoma stores have been in existence for 30 years and specialize in items for the home: curtains, bedspreads, cushions, tablecloths, placemats, toiletry kits, accessories. You can also find shirts for men or women: accessories, travel bags, scarves... Don't miss the children's corner with its organic cotton items. Everything is made in the villages in an artisanal way. Designers from all over the world come to buy their products for their quality and competitive prices.
CHOR BAZAAR
Read moreThis is the famous "Thieves' Market" where bargain-hungry tourists rummage around in the hope of finding Ming vases and Murano at low prices. The main avenue is Mutton Street, flanked by small stalls resembling musty attics. Others offer authentic Victorian furniture. Be aware that most of the shopkeepers are pretty smart and can make short work of the amateur aesthete! You can also find old Bollywood posters, especially in the A1 Corner store.
DESERT ART GALLERY
Read moreBhawani scours the small villages of the Thar desert for old pieces assembled in patchwork. He also has a beautiful collection of Pakistani boutis as well as recent pieces made by village women in remote areas. If you want to buy a beautiful textile piece to transform into a bedspread, blanket or wall hanging, come and visit here. You will also find some clothes and will benefit from very correct prices. The store is on the way up to the fort, on the right after the Ganesh gate.
JAISALMER ART PALACE
Read moreKojraj inherited this haveli from his father, who had founded the first antique store in Jaisalmer. In other words, the reputation and seriousness of this house are well established. The rooms are full of flea markets of all kinds found in the four corners of Rajasthan. Bridal chests, carved wooden doors, boxes, figurines, jewellery, blankets, paintings... you will be spoilt for choice and guaranteed the authenticity of your purchases. As a bonus, you will receive a warm welcome and detailed explanations from Kojraj.
KRIPAL KUMBH
Read moreKripal Kumbh is a unique pottery and ceramic workshop. The artisans who work here carry on the tradition of "Jaipur blue pottery". They were trained by the master Kripal Singh Shekhawat, a world-renowned craftsman who is quoted in the art market. He passed away in 2008, but left behind his know-how and the art of blue, inspired by Persian blue and brought by the Mughals. The prices are high, because Kripal Kumbh is the only workshop that still has the secrets of manufacturing.
NEW KASHMIR ART GALLERY
Read moreHabib's family specializes in pashmina, those Himalayan goat wool stoles... but not only. In this small store, you will find everything you need to please your loved ones: stoles, shawls, carpets, paper mache objects, leather clothes... As everywhere else, haggle over the prices and you should leave with your arms full. Habib or his son Yassin can even pick you up at your hotel. A simple phone call is enough, of course, you are not obliged to buy!
RASA
Read moreLocated at the end of an alley, this store is specialized in blockprint . It presents a whole range of cushions, sheets, double-sided bedspreads with modern patterns of very high quality. Also a collection of silk clothing for men and women. Everything is delicate and beautiful. The manufacturing plant is located in Jaipur and the brand is recognized by luxury hotels and stores. It is present in the boutique of the Umaid Bawhan hotel in Jodhpur or in the boutiques of the Taj and Leela hotels. A sure value at affordable prices.
BHANDARI EXPORTS
Read moreBhandari Exports is the reference for furniture in Jodhpur. The furniture is sourced from all over Rajasthan, restored and sold locally or exported worldwide. Cupboards, beds, tables, armchairs, chairs, mirrors, sofas, armors, statues... The exhibition rooms are huge and are more like a museum than a store. In sheds a little further, hundreds of decorative objects are destined to small stores for tourists at ridiculously low prices. You will find there what you are not looking for.
SHEKHAWATI ARTS PALACE
Read moreOn the outskirts of the village is this incredible Ali Baba's cave! You will find rajput antiques that will take you back a hundred years. There are everything; kitchen utensils, period tables and chairs, carved doors, serrated windows, padlocks, candlesticks, carts and also antique fabrics to create unusual curtains. Ask to see the other store nearby for gift ideas. China, lovers of decoration this place is worth the detour but don't forget to negotiate! International delivery possible.
BHAGIRATH PALACE
Read moreThe palace of light: from the lamp to the retro lamp through the candlestick, we find all the periods and all the styles. Prized by antique dealers who come to find rare pieces, the market is punctuated by old stalls installed there since 1950. Some of their occupants (no longer young) will gladly tell you anecdotes about the district of Old Delhi that they have seen evolve. During Diwali (the festival of lights), Eid or Christmas, put on sunglasses because the place is even more dazzling!
KALA RAKSHA
Read moreIt is a mandatory detour after a trip to the desert. Created in 1993 by an American woman devoted to the cause of women, this cooperative offers creations combining tradition and modernity. 100% natural products at low prices. The welcome is warm and the staff will explain the philanthropic approach of the place. A small museum allows to make the link between the old and the new models. Thanks to 500 craftswomen from 7 different ethnic groups, the models are constantly renewed. Surely the best in terms of quality.
CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES EMPORIUM
Read moreState store which offers at fixed prices (no bargaining) common objects (kitchen utensils, dishes…), as well as handicrafts from all parts of the country.
LITTLE INDIA
Read moreAt the beginning of the street (coming from the harbour), this small boutique full of decorative objects: carpets, théière, cushions, candles, shawl, interior dress, tunic… and especially beautiful silver jewelry. Nice selection at competitive prices.
KAIRALI HANDICRAFTS EMPORIUM
Read moreAn address at a fixed price where even the premises go. Prices are reasonable and defy competition. The staff is friendly and the shop contains many objects. You will surely find your happiness!
HERITAGE ARTS
Read moreA real Ali Baba's cave which can be visited like a museum. This antique shop sells old or not handicrafts, furniture, 400 years old temple pillars, kettuvalam (traditional boat)... However, there has been a clear decrease in activity over the years, and the objects are less and less numerous. The building is an old "Ginger House", a place where ginger was stored before being transported directly to the ships. This is the name that Mr. Majnu chose for his restaurant, which has a breathtaking view of Willingdon Island.