New Delhi - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
Yes. A paradise for shoppers especially if looking for crafts which are affordable. Ditto for cloth and clothes. Ditto for wood, brass, jewelry carpets, furniture, etc., since labor is very cheap so prices are more reflective of materials. High quality art is also available for a price. - Apr 2024
Tons of handicrafts, artworks, and antiques - some museum quality for a price - at markets and shops all over the city. Also, carpets, carvings, brass ornaments, gold jewelry, etc. Lots to buy in Delhi and around India. - Sep 2020
Frankly, I’ve been disappointed with Indian handicraft and souvenir buying options. I expected to be overjoyed by the options but have instead been underwhelmed. Many of the items at “melas” (that’s the local name for a craft fair) are bland, imported, manufactured, boring. I’ve bought a decent amount of jewelry and clothing. I like the white marble items – picture frames, soap dishes, small boxes, etc. Lots of people buy carpets, but I think those are imported from Pakistan or Afghanistan. - Jul 2020
Sure, shoppers find all types of locally made art and handicrafts. - Jul 2019
All of the pretty things cost more than at Anthropologie. That's sad. - Dec 2017
Lots of shopping! Khan Market has high end shops. INA market is great for spices. Dilli Haat for handicrafts. Cottage Emporium has tons of fixed priced items of all types. Clothing, shawls, art, decorative kitchen items and more. - Mar 2017
Textiles are fantastic! And jewelry! - Feb 2017
Yes! Shoppers paradise, especially for interesting handicrafts. - Nov 2016
There are lots of shopping opportunities in Delhi and around the country. - Jun 2016
Travel, carpets, artwork and local hand-made goods. - Sep 2014
Handmade crafts, clothes (tailored suits, etc). - Sep 2014
Endless. Fabric, jewelry, furniture, ... Anything at all that you can imagine, and some things you haven't even thought of yet. - Aug 2013
Art, crafts, fabrics, furniture, gems, books -- India is a shopping paradise. Plus: regional travel. - May 2013
Fabric. - Oct 2012
Sarees, embroidery, travel. - Aug 2011
amazing jewelry, rugs, textiles, and blue pottery - Aug 2011
Furniture, jewelry, fabrics. - Aug 2011
Everything. Good solid wood furniture, handicrafts, cheap art framing, fabrics, clothing, sculptures, tailor-made clothing. - Jan 2011
Fake antiques, brass items, colonial paintings, expensive formal dress (Indian style), custom textiles and teak furniture. - Sep 2010
Many handcrafts are similar to what you can find in North African countries and the Middle East. Furniture and clothing (specially women's) are probably your best bet. - Aug 2010
Huge array of crafts, jewelry, and furniture. - Aug 2010
You can get some wonderful pieces of furniture. - Aug 2010
Paper products are beautiful. You can get some wonderful pieces of furniture. One of the best buys are the textiles made up into tablecloths, napkins, and bedding. - Mar 2008
There are so many things here worth noting, things we've bought are spices, teas, pashminas, jewelry, artwork, incense...the list goes on and on. Load up on presents for birthdays and holidays for sure. We bought a 12x24 inch traditional Indian drawing for US$12. We found one on an American website for US$180. That's money well spent in my book. - Feb 2008
