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Shopping Splendour in Uttar Pradesh

Shopping in Agra, Uttar Pradesh

The artful and talented craftsmen of Uttar Pradesh have been decorating the handicraft basket of India for centuries giving it a new height of excellence. Exquisite beauty, innovative design and superior quality are all that make the artifacts stand apart with their style and elegance. Be it the fabulous heritage of zardozi embroidery or the delicacy of chikan work or even the marble crafting, Uttar Pradesh is studded with numerous precious stones of heritage giving you numerous options of shopping. Some of the most favoured shopping items and destinations of Uttar Pradesh are :

Bone Carving and Marble Crafting That Allure

Agra, the land of the Taj is the hub of excellent marble crafting. As you enter in the government emporia, you may be confused of which to pick and which to leave. Take a look at the miniature marble replica of the Taj or the spectacular circular marble table endured with delicate inlay work and we can bet, you can't help but having them. The wide range of marble souvenirs including boxes, lamps and other decorative items with exquisite decoration makes Agra a heaven for shopping.

The heritage of bone carvings of Agra dates back to the traditional ivory carving influenced by the royal patronage of the Mughals which is still alive in the bone carving articles. No other place can be more alluring than Agra to shop for those exquisite items.

The precious and semi precious jewellery and excellent Persian carpets from Agra would also be good choice to shop for.

Splendours of Zardozi and Chikan Work

Started by the Sultans way back in the 12th century, the zardozi and chikan work are one of the most elegant and royal embroidery form in India. Apart from decorating traditional Indian garments, it embellishes the leather bags, belts, photo frames and wall hangings as well giving you an endless shopping option in Varanasi and Lucknow. From SEWA outlets in Lucknow, you can pick some of the best pieces of traditional chikan work done on muslin and cotton garments. You may also shop for some excellent Benarasi Silk Saree from Varanasi and we suggest you to buy from Government empria only for the best buy.

The excellent batik and block printing with ornamental motifs and floral designs decorating the cotton fabrics may also allure you in Lucknow. You can go for some excellent bed covers, cushion covers and other garments which will always carry the sweet memories of your trip in Lucknow.

Glassy Affair of Firozabad

Firozabad is famous for its spectacular bangles and glass ware, whose name and fame have even crossed the barriers of nation. Its export quality glass jewellery, art ware, necklaces and bangles have been mesmerizing both the national and international tourists for many decades. A shopping for these alluring articles may be a lifetime achievement for you.

Excellent Brass Wares

Moradabad, a city where you will find the brass craftsmen in almost every lane, masters in producing and exporting some excellent brass ware earning it a world wide fame. From candle stand, flower vases and lamp bases to the huge sculptures, your shopping in Moradabad is more vibrant than what you can even think of.

As you shop in the different cities of Uttar Pradesh, you will return home with a feeling to come back again and have those items also which you could not accommodate in your suit cases and bags.