Markets and bazaars are a vibrant mix of taste, sound, aroma and texture ….. One gets a true feel of a destination from its markets and bazaars ! Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan surrounded by the Aravallis, is such a destination …. a treasure trove for shoppers ! Unique jewellery, miniature paintings, colorful and traditional outfits attract people from all over India and the World. As you enter the markets, a brilliant colourful explosion of flowers, animals and handicrafts, the deep aroma of spices, along with the smell of humanity, mingled with the gritty taste of dust and exhaust will hit you with a blast. The noise is chaotic but the shopping is irresistible and a wide range of handicrafts are available in the markets.
The exotic blue pottery, Sanganer and Bagru block printed textiles, batik, tie & dye fabrics, jootis, sandal wood and stone carvings and many more items of handicrafts and artifacts, all signature Jaipur, are on display here. An entire street and several city sectors are earmarked for artisans and traders. The main markets are along Johari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Tripolia Bazar and M.I. Road. Shops specialising in precious and semi-precious stones, ornaments and jewellery are to be found on and along Johari Bazaar.
Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting, polishing and setting of these stones, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds. Jaipur brass work is of immaculate quality. Two kinds of work is done in Jaipur on brass …. lacquered brass and carved brass. Jaipur enamel or minakari, mostly done on gold and silver, has always been in a class of its own.
Here are some of the top Markets and Bazaars of Jaipur …. bargain away here and find your perfect souvenir!
Do visit the Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaars. These bazars are a great place for shopping and a true reflection of the city…. walking around the markets you will see rustic pink buildings on both sides. This is the place for the famous Blue Pottery and for Jootis …. or Mojris …. which are shoes made of soft camel leather and artistically embroidered.
The footwear is available in vibrant colors and that too at comparatively low prices. Apart from this, both the bazaars have many shops dealing in a variety of textiles, handicrafts, gems and original leather goods like bags and purses and local perfumes and trinkets. In fact you can get almost everything in these markets.
Kishanpol Bazaar is the place to buy textiles, local perfumes, shoes and wooden furniture. Your quest for Bandhani textiles should end here as the selection here is amazing. Bandhani is the tie & dye skilled art for which Jaipur is famous!
Sanganeri and Bagru block prints are the fashion designers craze these days and Bandhej (tie and dye) print is very typical of the region. The main charm of this market is the decorative items, which are made of wood and includes ornamental jewelry boxes, tables & chairs and art pieces.
Sireh Deori Bazaar is situated opposite to the city’s famous Hawa Mahal. It is the main bazaar which leads from the Western gate of the city to the Eastern gate.
People go window shopping here for hours. A variety of beautiful light Jaipur quilts, puppets, leather shoes, knickknacks and beautiful colored textiles are available.
Tripolia Bazar is popular for its remarkable variety of colorful lac bangles and jewelry. Buyers can shop for high-class designs and fine jewelry made from lac.
Tripolia Bazaar is also a great option for shopping for textiles, utensils, ironware, blanket and carpets, furniture and trinkets.
Jaipur is a major center of jewelry production, and is especially known for precious and semi-precious stones and traditionally designed jewelry. The best place to purchase jewellery or gemstones is at Johari Bazaar, the jeweler's market of the city. 'Kundan' jewellery is the specialty of Jaipur city. Minakari or enameling are other skills for which the city is world famous. It is because of these skills that Jaipur is known as the 'Gem City' of India.
Johari Bazar is one of the best markets in Jaipur where some shops are painted in pink. The market is also famous for colorful bhandhej sarees and lehengas for weddings. Jaipur is a major center for jewellery production, and is especially known for precious, semi-precious stones and traditionally designed jewelry. The best place to purchase them is at Johari Bazaar, the jeweler's market of the city. 'Kundan' jewelry is the specialty of Jaipur city. Minakari or enameling are other skills for which the city is world famous. It is because of these skills that Jaipur is known as the 'Gem City' of India.
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Besides the markets, do drop into the Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar, which is considered to be Jaipur’s best sweet-shop!
The exotic blue pottery, Sanganer and Bagru block printed textiles, batik, tie & dye fabrics, jootis, sandal wood and stone carvings and many more items of handicrafts and artifacts, all signature Jaipur, are on display here. An entire street and several city sectors are earmarked for artisans and traders. The main markets are along Johari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Tripolia Bazar and M.I. Road. Shops specialising in precious and semi-precious stones, ornaments and jewellery are to be found on and along Johari Bazaar.
Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting, polishing and setting of these stones, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds. Jaipur brass work is of immaculate quality. Two kinds of work is done in Jaipur on brass …. lacquered brass and carved brass. Jaipur enamel or minakari, mostly done on gold and silver, has always been in a class of its own.
Here are some of the top Markets and Bazaars of Jaipur …. bargain away here and find your perfect souvenir!
1. Bapu Bazaar
Do visit the Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaars. These bazars are a great place for shopping and a true reflection of the city…. walking around the markets you will see rustic pink buildings on both sides. This is the place for the famous Blue Pottery and for Jootis …. or Mojris …. which are shoes made of soft camel leather and artistically embroidered.
The footwear is available in vibrant colors and that too at comparatively low prices. Apart from this, both the bazaars have many shops dealing in a variety of textiles, handicrafts, gems and original leather goods like bags and purses and local perfumes and trinkets. In fact you can get almost everything in these markets.
2. Krishanpol Bazaar
Kishanpol Bazaar is the place to buy textiles, local perfumes, shoes and wooden furniture. Your quest for Bandhani textiles should end here as the selection here is amazing. Bandhani is the tie & dye skilled art for which Jaipur is famous!
Sanganeri and Bagru block prints are the fashion designers craze these days and Bandhej (tie and dye) print is very typical of the region. The main charm of this market is the decorative items, which are made of wood and includes ornamental jewelry boxes, tables & chairs and art pieces.
3. Sireh Deori Bazaar
Sireh Deori Bazaar is situated opposite to the city’s famous Hawa Mahal. It is the main bazaar which leads from the Western gate of the city to the Eastern gate.
People go window shopping here for hours. A variety of beautiful light Jaipur quilts, puppets, leather shoes, knickknacks and beautiful colored textiles are available.
4. Tripolia Bazar
Tripolia Bazar is popular for its remarkable variety of colorful lac bangles and jewelry. Buyers can shop for high-class designs and fine jewelry made from lac.
Tripolia Bazaar is also a great option for shopping for textiles, utensils, ironware, blanket and carpets, furniture and trinkets.
5. Johari Bazar
Jaipur is a major center of jewelry production, and is especially known for precious and semi-precious stones and traditionally designed jewelry. The best place to purchase jewellery or gemstones is at Johari Bazaar, the jeweler's market of the city. 'Kundan' jewellery is the specialty of Jaipur city. Minakari or enameling are other skills for which the city is world famous. It is because of these skills that Jaipur is known as the 'Gem City' of India.
Johari Bazar is one of the best markets in Jaipur where some shops are painted in pink. The market is also famous for colorful bhandhej sarees and lehengas for weddings. Jaipur is a major center for jewellery production, and is especially known for precious, semi-precious stones and traditionally designed jewelry. The best place to purchase them is at Johari Bazaar, the jeweler's market of the city. 'Kundan' jewelry is the specialty of Jaipur city. Minakari or enameling are other skills for which the city is world famous. It is because of these skills that Jaipur is known as the 'Gem City' of India.
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Besides the markets, do drop into the Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar, which is considered to be Jaipur’s best sweet-shop!
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