The best fashion and gift stores Uttar Pradesh

The Mehrotra silk factory certainly offers some of the best silk in Varanasi, with fixed prices and unquestionable quality. During our visit, we came across an Indian living in France, who places large orders to supply the chic stores on the Mediterranean coast. This store is hidden away in Varanasi's Lalghat district. For the rest, emporiums are still the best addresses: their prices are fixed. Elsewhere, don't hesitate to haggle.

Jimy Library is a French association created in December 2006, whose goal is to promote the education of Indian children by purchasing books and school materials, as well as by concrete actions to improve the living conditions of disadvantaged children. This is done through an intense involvement in the life of the schools of Varanasi, and in particular in the Ramnagar detention center for children. In this small and adorable place, you will be able to buy books in French and to donate your already read books.

Marble lovers, this is the place to be. Marble Art Palace is one of the most important marble factories in the world. This family business, taken over by father and son since 1973, offers real works of art and perpetuates the tradition of pietra dura. You will find objects with an antique design, but also much more contemporary works. From small decorative objects to more imposing ones, Marble Art can work to order, in a traditional way, and will send the result directly to your home.

A shop where you can find saris, tunics and memories of all kinds. Prices are a little lower than elsewhere. However, you are advised to negotiate firm with Arabinda Dey, the boss, for the best price. 

A beautiful boutique of silk saris manufactured according to the ancestral method of Varanasi. More modern saris. Do not hesitate to negotiate, especially if you buy several. Ask to see Raju Ojha, the maintainer. He will advise you best and will make the best prices.