Shopping in India

India is characterized by the fact that every city and every region has its own shopping peculiarities. Coming to India the tourists are looking for the fabrics, silverware, carpets, leatherwork, gems and antiques. The production of fabrics is one of the leading spheres in Indian industry. In India the tourists can buy Varanasi brocades, which is considered to be the best of all the silk fabrics. Rajasthan cotton, the himroo cloth (a mixture of silk and cotton), woolen shawls can be purchased in major Indian cities. But Indian carpets are the best-sellers. Pay attention that every region of the country has its own individual combination of colors on the rugs. Agra is specialized in inlaid marble and alabaster, Rajasthan is known for its colorful fabrics and paintings. The tourists are also eager to buy pickles, spices, Indian tea, perfumes, soap, handmade paper, incense, puppets and musical instruments.