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Attractions > Shopping
The historic
city of Hyderabad is a shopper's delight!
From the world famous pearls to traditional arts & crafts, from
textiles of all modern brand names to ethnic wear, the city offers an
astounding variety of shopping. And what's more unlike many other cities,
shopping is not confines to a particular area in Hyderabad. If you want to
take home the delights of Hyderabad, take a stroll in many markets in the
evening... the city is bound to charm you with its warm touch and hearty
glitter.
The main shopping areas include Basheerbagh, Abids and Nampally. You can
find everything in the biggest showrooms form jewellery, textiles,
handicrafts to footwear, ready-mades and general goods in the markets.
Other favoured places are Begum Bazaar (brassware), Laad Bazaar (diamonds,
pearls and precious metals) and Mahatma Gandhi Road.
The other areas in the City, which are turning into hubs for shoppers
include Ameerpet, Himayatnagar, Begumpet, Somajiguda and Punjagutta. The
City also offers mega malls, these malls bring everything under one roof
from shopping to entertainment and food, giving the shoppers a unique
experience.
Pearls
& Jewellery
Carrying
on the ancient prosperous pearl trade, of the expensive, the exclusive,
and the rarest in the world, Hyderabad still remains the pearl capital.
Artisans have over the centuries become experts in segregating,
categorizing and polishing pearls to give them various attractive hues.
Hyderabad is today a world leader in the pearl trade.
Hyderabad itself is known for its bangles made of glass and lacquer and
studded with stones. In recent times, manufacturers have started giving
varieties fancy names akin to those of popular Hindi movies. The place to
shop for bangles of the largest variety and at reasonable prices is the
Laad Bazaar adjacent to the historic Charminar. The markets around the
Charminar are as old as the city itself, 400 years and more.
Laad Bazaar
(Near Charminar) World famous for artificial
stone bangles. Adorn yourself with the most scintillating melange of Lac
bangles, richly studded with precious and semi-precious stones, pearls and
glass beads in different colours and shades.
Handlooms & Sarees
Hyderabad
has innumerable showrooms that showcase the most distinctive heritages of
the city - Handlooms. Dharmavaram silk saris, with their broad borders
& woven brocaded gold patterns. Narayanpet saris blend the native
tradition with the art of the classical weavers of Varanasi, Venkatagiri
saris, with graceful strains of gold. Pochampalli saris, woven using the
exclusive lkat technique, Gorgeous Gadwal that typifies Andhra traditional
style.
Handicrafts - the magic of the hands
Handicrafts and toys are among the most sought-after pieces for the
shopper in Hyderabad. There is the Bidriware or inlaying of sliver on
black metalware that makes lovely decorative pieces. The art is a Persian
one that became popular in Hyderabad.
Another art that was also influenced by Persian culture was 'Kalamkari'
where a quill is used to paint on fabric. There are two types of Kalamkari
in Andhra Pradesh. One is the decorative and wall-hanging pieces of
Srikalahasti in Chittoor district while the other is block printing on
fabrics for dress material and furnishing at Machilipatnam.
Paintings from Cheriyaland brass metalware from Pembarti, both in Warangal
district, are the legacy of the benign Kakatiya rulers. The paintings in
Cheriyal are done on scrolls to depict scenes from mythology while the
sheet metalware is for decorative pieces.
Shilparamam: An ethnic
art and craft village. Try some of the spectacular objects of art, crafts,
beautiful and decorative knick-knacks of all kinds, traditional handloom
textiles, carpets, durries and bed linen made here.
Kondapalli toys: Colourful representations of mythological figures
from Hindu epics, birds, animals and occupations of daily life, these toys
have a distinct and unique style, making it one of the most popular
souvenirs for tourists.
Bidriware: Bidri, an
ancient art, has been aptly made to suit contemporary taste such as
cufflinks, vases, ashtrays, ornaments, knick-knacks, nameplates and more.
Famed for the stunning contrasts provided by the shining silver and brass
inlay work, the unique charm of Bidriware cannot be claimed by any other
metalware.
Nirmal Art: Working with plain embossed designs,
Nirmal paintings and exquisite in style and theme with softwood as the
prime media with indigenous colours.
Brass ware: You can get
marvelous brassware, from the famous master craftmen of Pembarty.
Painstakingly created, these breathtakingly beautiful statuettes,
figurines, and decorative panels make wonderful gifts.
Gnapika -
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Souvenir Shop
AP Tourism has created an additional facility for visiting tourists by
opening souvenir and handicraft shops. Christened 'Gnapika', they will
showcase handicrafts and handlooms of Andhra Pradesh. To begin with, they
have been opened at Ravindra Bharati and Mahtaab Restaurant in Hyderabad,
Haritha Hotel at Visakhapatnam, Haritha Beach Resort at Rishikonda,
Haritha Hotel at Araku and Haritha Hotel at Srisailam.
Ravindra Bharati Premises
AG Office Rd Saifabad,
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500004
Shilparamam
Shilparamam at Hyderabad is an arts and crafts village exhibiting various
art forms and handicrafts of diverse artists from all over the State.
Shilparamam hosts a multitude of ethnic art and crafts from all over the
country. The yearly All-India Festival of Arts and Crafts held here in
December highlights the cultural and creative traditions from every corner
of the country and provides a unique occasion to take home a piece of
Indian art. Interested buyers can come and pick up objects of art directly
from the artisans without having to deal with the middlemen.
Exhibition of art does not limit itself to the artifacts, but all forms of
creativity. There is an open amphitheater where both experienced and
amateur rural artists, musicians and dancers demonstrate their wide array
of skills. The theatrical performances are not only in regional languages
but also international languages including English, French, etc.
Jubilee Enclave, Hitech City, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
040 23100455
| Lepakshi |
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Lepakshi,
truly lives up its promise – home to an endless collection.
Cherial scroll paintings, brass art ware, wood carvings, rose wood
furniture, Banjara embroideries, Kondapalli toys, stone carvings,
Kalamkari block prints, silver filigree... this is a treasure trove.
Lepakshi
Handicrafts Emporium
Gunfoundry,
Hyderabad - 500 001.
Email:
aphdcltd@yahoo.com
Website:
http://www.lepakshihandicrafts.gov.in/
Ph: +91 40 23235028, 23212902
Cell:+91 9849900931 / 9849900932
Lepakshi Handicrafts Emporium
Main Road,
Visakhapatnam - 530 002
Ph: + 91 891-2508037
Cell No. +91 9849900935 / +91 9849900936
Website:
http://www.lepakshihandicrafts.gov.in
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| Kalanjali |
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Kalanjali
is the one stop shop for art and handicrafts. Visit this place to
shop for wood wares, art metal wares, paintings, jewellery,
pottery & ceramics, leather artifacts, stone wares, rare paper
& paper products and carpets, durries in jute & cotton,
agarbathi and incense perfume.
Kalanjali Arts
& Crafts
Email: customerservice@kalanjali.com
Wbesite: http://www.kalanjali.com
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Hyderabad
is the one answer to the large number of wishes of discerning travelers,
out to enjoy themselves in a grandeur meant for 'Nawabs' (Kings).
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