Stores, Malls or Markets in Jaipur

This is a very small shop selling men's clothing, the prices are reasonable and the quality is good,

What to buy: Kurtas, pajama Kurta sets, fancy tops for men, sherwanis, Pathan suits.

What to pay: About average. I bought a good Kurta set for Rs.450 and knee length collared tops for Rs.350

This is a whole sale outlet that also retails. The prices are most reasonable and the quality very good. The owner who sits there, Rishi is very honest in explaining the quality of various products and advices you on what to buy if you need his suggestions.

What to buy: Running fabric of block prints in cotton and screen printed on rayon fabric
Block printed saris in cotton
Cotton and also synthetic bedsheets,
Razais or comforters,

What to pay: I got good quality cotton hand printed fabric for Rs.75 and the bed sheets cost Rs.450 onwards.the cotton saris are priced at Rs.480 onwards. All worth buying, I did!!!

This is one of the shops on Bapi bazaar. One needs to bargain. It is better to go early morning in the 1st hour as soon as the shops open, then you get a better price.

What to buy: Wooden artifacts, brass items, so many things...

What to pay: You need to bargain. I got a set of 5 musician wooden dolls for Rs.250. The original price he said was Rs.350/

Wherever possible, I only shop at local bazaars. I love the atmosphere, vibrancy and colours of these crowded and busy chowks. Bargaining is fun- I never try too hard though, because the prices are always so cheap by western standerds anyway. And the profit usually goes directly to the seller- not a third party.The amount of time that goes into the making of the jewellery and sculpted ornaments, clothing and ornamented textiles is certainly to me, anyway, well worth the cost.
Johari Bazaar I bought some beautiful silk wraps here, and paper-mache jewellry boxes(hand-painted).
The Bapu bazaar sells Perfumed Oils, Textiles and Camel Skin shoes
Tripolia Bazaar sells beautiful Brassware.
There are various other markets- each has a specialization. I loved the Bycycle 'Spare Parts' Bazaar. Unique!

What to buy: Meenakari Jewellery (enamelled)
Sari fabric
Silver Jewellery
Textiles
Paper Mache Jewellery Boxes & ornaments
Camel-Skin Jhooties (shoes with upturned pointed toes)

In the Muslim world, when they put a tea cup in your hand, in 80% of the cases you will be negotiating rugs in the next minutes (in 15% you will be bargaining other crafts, and, in the remaining 5% you went out of touristy circuit and met a local family, gentle as they use to be).

India follows the standards with the same natural or professional sympathy, but with a wider range of articles: I was specially fascinated by some (expensive) inlaid stone works, (fortunately...) too heavy to carry to Europe. The same doesn't apply to miniature paintings. From cheap apprentice work to expensive beautiful compositions, there's a wide choice. And some of them found the way to Turquel.

It is almost impossible to a western, to walk in India without a flock of people around you, offering all kind of crafts. So tiring, that we have not enough patience to enter a shop and face the same pressure of the sellers that come to you like flies.

As a first experience, it's a nice sensation, but when you are interested in using your time to see the local wonders, it turns... boring. And tiring!

You will find basic fruit stalls everywhere in Jaipur, and especially inside the Pink city. Many of the stalls are just tables stacked on soft drink crates. Cheap, cheap!

What to buy: Delicous orange or other tropical fruit

What to pay: Less than 5 rupies

Rajasthan Textile Emporium is located on the road between Pink city and downtown. It easy to visit the place. The prices are really cheap. The salesmen in Jaipur are experts, so remember to bargain well. Start with a disgracefully low offer, but do it with a smile.

What to buy: If you need handbags, clothes or other textiles, you will find it in Rajasthan Textile Emporium.