Stores, Malls or Markets in State of Kerala

You get products made from coconut shells,whole coconut; coconut fibre etc.

What to buy: artefacts,curios,show pieces,bowls,utility items,etc

What to pay: these are quite reasonable priced.check in a few shops before buying as the prices keep changing

You get products made from coconut shells,whole coconut; coconut fibre etc.

What to buy: artefacts,curios,show pieces,bowls,utility items,etc

What to pay: these are quite reasonable priced.check in a few shops before buying as the prices keep changing

You get products made from coconut shells,whole coconut; coconut fibre etc.

What to buy: artefacts,curios,show pieces,bowls,utility items,etc

What to pay: these are quite reasonable priced.check in a few shops before buying as the prices keep changing

You get products made from coconut shells,whole coconut; coconut fibre etc.

What to buy: artefacts,curios,show pieces,bowls,utility items,etc

What to pay: these are quite reasonable priced.check in a few shops before buying as the prices keep changing

There are many sari shops that sell traditional kerala saris also called 'kasavu' saris.you can choose between the sari or the three piece mundu variety which also resembles a sari but is slightly different.

What to buy: kerala sari or mundu;men could buy mundu and veshti or dhoti

What to pay: around 1500 for a grand cotton kerala sari.around 300 to 500 for a veshti or dhoti

There are many shops all over Kerala,especially in Trichur,where they sell beautifully crafted brass items.You could find vessels,show pieces,typical Indian lamps,bowls,plates and many attractive items made of brass.These also make ideal gift items and soveniers.

What to buy: A big bowl called Uruli,which comes in various sizes,it is usually filled with water and flowers are floated in it.It is a must buy if you like decorating your house!
Lamps -- there are various kinds and shapes of these.you even get a small,shallow, lamp which can be filled with any oil and you could light it with the help of a wick.they are truly attractive.standing Lamps are called Nila Villakku,while the smaller ones are called agal villakku.

What to pay: you pay according to the weight of the item.the heavier ones are more expensive.

Anywhere in Kerala,you will find fresh,crisp and tasty Banana chips.they are yellow in colour and are made from a special variety of bananas.
they are a must in your shopping list in kerala

What to buy: Banana chips and jackfruit chips

What to pay: it is not too expensive

Like any other places, the beaches of Kovalam have their own tourist souvenir shops. Most of them will sell you local arts and crafts that go from paintings, shellware, sandalwood figures, and a lots of other tempting stuff that you would surely buy to take back home as personal memorobilia of your trip or gifts for family and friends. Check prices at different place before you decide your buy and practice bargaining as in many other parts of the world.