Gift ideas India

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 small, clean and airy store offering embroidered items, as well as nutcrackers, leather sandals and a few wooden objects. Perhaps most interesting is the extensive collection of books on Kutch, most of which are unfortunately in English. Kamlesh also offers a rickshaw tour of the city, at a very reasonable price. You make 7 or 8 stops at Bhuj's main monuments. The explanations are interesting and Kamlesh's cheerfulness is contagious. Tour and visits in English.

This former residence has been completely restored in a superb store, or everything is lovingly arranged and enhanced in the way of Western shops. Items, fabrics, bags, decoration items, miniatures, clothing are beautiful invoices and very interesting prices given the quality. You are under no circumstances pushed to consumption, the sellers let you wander in the fifteen rooms. That is another good point.

Created in 1996 by three brothers, Andraab is synonymous with quality and exclusivity. Specialized in handmade embroidery by handpicked artisans. Andraab offers unique products. Each design tells a story, like the eloquence of the poet or the ferocity of nature. All the products are rare, like pashminas, shawls, stoles, scarves, jackets, bedspreads that are a treat not only for the eyes but also a joy to wear. All these treasures are to be discovered in the boutique of the hotel Narain Niwas.

A souvenir shop that depends on the government. Prices are therefore indicated, fixed and relatively low. A good way to avoid scams. Wide choice of articles: Pottery, paintings, furniture, saris, scarves, paschminas, decorative objects, handbags… You will surely find your happiness. 

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. 

Nice souvenir store where you can find mainly jewelry (necklaces, pendants, precious stones...) and statuettes of Hindu gods. And of course necklaces of Rudraksh seeds, like the one around the neck of Shiva. In addition to its spiritual properties, Rudraksh is said to have health benefits according to Ayurveda. Aditya K. Patwal, the owner, is very attentive to the tourists. He will give you many tips for visiting Badrinath and will give you a good price if you buy several items in his store.

Tribal Route is a UFO. This store sells handicrafts and art or the opposite 100% mad and made in India. It allows artisans from rural areas to offer their products in the city that never sleeps. Clocks, jewelry, religious objects, tribal masks, dolls, furniture, fabrics, clothes, T-shirts and frogs, the mascot of the store. It's very colorful, it's all over the place, but you are sure to bring back an original Indian object, which you will only find here.

It is a bit of a modern version of Ali Baba's cave. The store is very well stocked and it is pleasant to wander through the different departments. You can find a little bit of everything: handicrafts, posters of Bombay, mugs, soap, coasters, incense, clocks, cards, funny Ganesh statuettes, clothes, bags, clothing, jewels... Well, the list is too long to describe it to you, but if you don't know what souvenir to bring back, you're in the right place. Many stores all over the country.