If you are looking for an exquisite ornament replete with the intricate workmanship and a blend of Rajasthani and contemporary design, then a good idea is to head to Dwarkas. Whatever the occasion, this store has a piece of jewel art to go with it. Located in the C-scheme area, it is some distance away from the main bazaars of the city, but once here, you'd find it totally worth the trip. Dwarkas may not yet be branded as a 'trend-setter' internationally, but with branches across India and also in cities like New York and London, Dwarkas is well on its way to achieving global fame!
Kilol is a classy and elegant boutique where you find beautiful hand block printed clothes, home furnishings and other products. Established in 1986, Kilol has outlets all across the country. This one in C-Scheme, right in the heart of Pink City, houses a fine collection of intricately designed sarees, Indian and western wear as well as learning kits. The store itself has a wonderful decor that reflects the arty side of its creators. So go ahead and shop creatively. Visit website for more information.
Fabindia is the country's largest private base where clothes are made based on traditional techniques and hand-made processes. Fabindia acts as a bridge for 55,000 rural producers and connects them to the urban market. Visit this spacious store and check out their colorful collection for men, women and children. With its contemporary cuts and colorful designs, this store is a must visit if you want to make a fashion statement.
A city of strange blends when it comes to shopping, Jaipur is where you will find malls selling branded stuff and also glorious old fashioned bazaars which refuse to go out of style. On such example is that of Bapu Bazaar, where best bargains on Mojris, perfumes and traditional tie-and-dye textiles are available. Embroidered shoes made of camel skin is yet another specialty here. This bazaar is one among the six important bazaars of Jaipur and is very popular with the tourists. And if at all you want to take a break from the riot of sights, sounds and colors, indulge in some local snacks sold by roadside vendors. Trust this place to take up a lot of your time as it has so much to offer.
Opened by Siddharth Daspan and Aavriti Jain, Teatro Dhora is a beautiful addition to Jaipur's vibrant shopping scene. The Rajasthan-born duo first grasped the basics of a specialty store in Mumbai. They moved to Milan's Instituto Marangoni to polish their skills. Established in 2012 as a jewelry label, Dhora has come a long way, offering a trendy range of locally crafted fabrics and leather accessories. Collection comprises rustic furniture pieces, folk music albums, paintings and art installations that reflect the desert land's rich culture and ethos.
Jaipur has earned the nickname Pink City but this has to do with its traditional royal palaces. Hot Pink, on the other hand, is reinventing ancient Indian art and textiles into trendy pieces, worthy of being showcased on the modern international fashion scene. Housed in the Narain Niwas Palace, it boasts a well-curated collection of some of India's niche designers and fashion houses like Idli by Thierry Journo, Abraham & Thakore, Manish Arora and Namrata Joshipura. Here, tie and dye methods, block printing, cashmere shawls, hand embroidery and Kashmiri handloom get a kitschy and contemporary twist. Of particular interest are studded brooches, lamps with gold leaf motifs, chokers and home fabrics in a kaleidoscope of colors.