Agra Shopping

  Not polished, the front is almost as bad
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  • Not polished, the front is almost as bad
      Not polished, the front is almost as bad
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Sadar Bazar: Best place to buy Leather items
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radz 235 reviews

Agra is best place to buy Leather bags,chappals,you can buy leather items cheap (doent mean not in good quality ) &best quality.Comparing to Delhi the price is less in Agra.If you have time drop in Sadar Bazar.Can find many good shops.

Can try,Handicraft House, E-3, Shopping Arcade, Sadar Bazar,
U. P. Handicraft Emporium,50-A/14, Sadar Bazar.


What to buy: Leather bags,marble made local craft items.

Written Dec 21, 2003

Address: Sadar Bazar

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Miscellaneous: Carpet Shops
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Prepping the Carpet for Sale

Our tour of the carpet factory (name forgotten) began with a look at the artists who copied and painted traditional patterns. The next steo in the process was weaving, then cutting and finally the washing of the rug.

I was surprised at the force that went into the washing ~ four men repeatedly running their boards over the weave. It was intensive labour. . .but the finished products were exquisite.

Updated Apr 21, 2003

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Miscellaneous: Carpet Shops
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Artist at Work

You need to have willpower and very thick skin to go shopping in Agra ~ the salesmen are among the most persistent I encountered anywhere.

However, there are some fantastic opportunities for a "behind the scenes" look at silk carpet manufacturing.

Updated Apr 21, 2003

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Mini Taj
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yumiyun 274 reviews

What to buy: One popular thing to buy in Agra is miniature repliate of Taj Mahal. It is, of course, a symbol of love. Would make a great gift for loved one back home. Can be found in may gift shops around Taj Mahal.

Written Apr 18, 2003

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Agra shopping
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yumiyun 274 reviews

Shopping in Agra, particulary around Taj could be tiresome. You will find many vendors and shop owners approaching you to buy from their place. Bargain is the key - otherwise, some of the goods seem outrageously overpriced.

As seen in Taj Mahal, Agra is home to inlaid works. You can visit some of the workshops where craftsmen are working and creating this beautiful piece of art.

Written Feb 26, 2003

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Inlaid marble
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Peter_P 170 reviews

You find those shops everywhere in Agra. From expensive giftshops to cheap souvenir shops... A full range available.

What to buy: Agra is the world's centre of marble souvenirs. Inlaid with precious or semi-precious stones.
Most of the inspiration come from inlays found on the Taj Mahal. You even can buy miniature Tajs. Get some money with you...

What to pay: Prices can vary from a few hundred rupees upto ten thousands of rupees...

Written Jan 6, 2003

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Sadar Bazaar area: Agra Shopping
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marinka_malinka 32 reviews
streets of Agra

this area hosts a number of shops and boutiques

What to buy: leather products, jewelry, rug weaving and marble work, craft items

What to pay: DO bargain :) always!

Written May 27, 2006

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Souvenirs
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Peter_P 170 reviews

Try not to buy at touristic places, go into the city where you can find more for less...!!

Written Jan 6, 2003

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Original perfume
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hia 27 reviews

His name is Hanif.
(he stay in Joney's place..)
he makes perfumes himself..with flowers.

that's good for gift

Written Sep 7, 2002

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Haircutter
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seratonin 88 reviews
Shave in Agra

Try one of the Barbier Shops in Agra or elswhere in India.

Written Sep 11, 2002

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