Mumbai (Bombay)
A spacious bookstore with a good selection of travel books, plus the Cha Bar, serving tea. The store was closed for a refurb at the time of research, so…
Must-see shopping in India
Shimla
This time-warp, antiquarian bookseller is a single dusty room full of rare Himalayan travelogues at prices aimed firmly at collectors.
Chennai (Madras)
Reliable modern bookshop stocking English-, Indian- and Tamil-language fiction and nonfiction, kids' books, magazines, Lonely Planet guides and other…
South Goa
This small boutique shop back from Patnem Beach stocks handicrafts, textiles, antiques and clothing sourced from all over India by the expat owner, as…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Traditional and contemporary saris, embroidered tunics, accessories and gifts – all handcrafted by expert craftspeople from around the country using eco…
Darjeeling
Supports local artisans and environmental projects through the sale of organic honey and tea from local small farmers, plus local handmade paper products,…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Next to Malwa Resort, this small shop sells good-quality scarves, shawls, bedspreads and clothing made from material (mostly cotton) that has been block…
Chennai (Madras)
This fair-trade, India-wide brand specialises in fashion, accessories and homewares made from fun-patterned Indian fabrics, including stylish kurtas,…
Mussoorie
The best shop in Mussoorie for outdoor gear, and home base for the trekking company Trek Himalaya. Also has a shop on the Lower Mall.
Chennai (Madras)
Smart bookshop with an excellent collection of English, Indian and Tamil fiction and nonfiction, India travel books and Lonely Planet guides. Also at…
North Goa
Offering cool, functional items dreamed up by a Swiss expat team, this is the place to invest in a natural-form-inspired lamp, mirror or dining table, to…
Panaji
This light-filled redeveloped building comprises mostly stacks of fresh fruit and vegetables downstairs and a few drab electronics shops and tailors…
Panaji
This cute little Fontainhas shop showcases one-off painted tiles, fish figurines and hand-crafted Portuguese and Goan ceramics at reasonable prices. Also…
Darjeeling
This shop stocks some a few international brands alongside decent Chinese knock-offs, including backpacks, jackets, stoves and hiking trainers. The fakes…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
This specialist treasure trove is upstairs in a brightly painted building near Ellis Bridge, off Gujarat College Rd. Indian architecture, miniature…
Kochi (Cochin)
This Bengaluru-born boutique specialises in carefully curated collections of gorgeous Indian-designer clothing, jewellery and homewares in an ultrachic…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
The Hogg Market, located to the rear of New Market, is a wet market that deals in meat, dairy, vegetables and general rations. Interesting photo ops…
Chennai (Madras)
India's oldest mall is significantly downmarket from Chennai's other shopping centres, but has many smaller, cheaper craft and souvenir shops. It feels a…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
High-end bazaar-chic fashion (with lots of organic cotton) graces the ground floor of this glitzy boutique; upstairs, you'll find wood-carved furniture…
Guwahati
This organisation works to empower rural women by supporting collectives in fields like weaving. Sales of products, such as bags, table mats and small…
Chennai (Madras)
Housed in a beautiful building with an art deco facade and an interior of old-school wooden shelves, this is a classy place to browse saris (including …
Jaisalmer
An enthralling little shop selling a vast array of crystals and rare mineral specimens. The owner will probably whip back a little curtain to reveal an…
Panaji
Part of Panaji’s new wave of high-end shops, specialising in design. Though pricey, it has some nice gifts ranging from traditional Christmas paintings on…
Kochi (Cochin)
Branch of Fort Cochin's beloved Idiom, which began life in the 1990s as a roaming bookstore on local beaches. Particularly good on India-focused titles.
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This Assam state–run emporium is a conveniently located place to look for fixed-price cane vases, jute handbags, pearls, fabrics made of cotton or…
Chennai (Madras)
This sparkly high-end boutique showcases neotraditional creations by cutting-edge Indian designers. Great for browsing, even if your budget doesn't allow…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Doubling as a cooperative training centre that empowers women from the slums, this small shop sells handmade batik textiles, embroidered souvenirs,…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Every card, handmade paper sheet and fabric that you buy here goes back to fund the (ex) street kids who made them. The shop doubles as a simple cafe…
Kochi (Cochin)
Pretty hand-block printed textiles from Jaipur are transformed into floaty dresses, kurtas, trousers, tops and scarves using Kochi designs at this low-key…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Established in Pondy in 1978, Hidesign sells elegantly made designer leather bags, briefcases, purses, wallets and belts, at reasonable prices, and has…
Panaji
A boutique carrying local labels such as Horn Ok Please, Hidden Harmony and Free Falling, Sosa’s is among the best places in Panaji to source upscale…
Jaisalmer
This family of silversmiths makes beautiful, delicate silver rings and bracelets featuring world landmarks and Hindu gods. Asking prices for rings start…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
A large, bustling bookshop, with a good selection of Lonely Planet guides, as well as regional maps and guidebooks (get your 101 Things to Do in Ahmedabad…
Guwahati
Fine bamboo crafts, textiles, wickerwork, woodcarvings, traditional Assamese japi hats and many a carved rhino are all for sale at this state-operated…
Chennai (Madras)
This large branch of the fixed-price state-government handicrafts chain is good for everything from cheap technicolor plaster deities to a million-rupee…
Chennai (Madras)
This is one of Chennai's best and most central shopping malls, full of major international and Indian apparel chains. The top-floor food court is good for…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Gamthiwala, by the entrance to the Mausoleum of Ahmed Shah in the old city, sells quality block-printed and tie-dyed textiles.
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
A Kerala Government–run handicraft emporium with an Aladdin’s cave of fix-priced crafts, souvenirs and antiques, set inside an attractive red-walled…
Shimla
Kullu and Kinnauri shawls, thick Lahauli wool socks and other appealing Himachal crafts are sold at reasonable prices at this state-government crafts…
Chennai (Madras)
Linen clothes, leather footwear and smart accessories for men, on the top floor of this bustling cafe-boutique complex.
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