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Princely Jaipur, the largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is one of the world’s most important craft centers; in addition to its centuries-old reign as the center of the country’s precious stone industry, rugs and textiles—particularly hand-block printed cotton goods—are at the forefront of its shopping riches. And in recent years, many expat designers have set up shop there, adding a new twist to the Pink City’s riches by merging Western style and local craftsmanship.
While some stores are located along MI Road and others are scattered throughout the leafy C-Scheme neighborhood, the city is spread out and you’ll need a car and driver to make the most of a day of shopping. Make sure to provide your boutique hit list to your driver in advance, so that he can map out the best route and avoid some of Jaipur’s notorious traffic.
Some shops are set in upscale boutiques with a curated selection of goods, while others require scouring crammed cardboard boxes. If the latter, the owners are likely to be open to negotiating and do not have fixed prices. You are best to act disinterested and bargain on your own, rather than in the company of friends or a large group.
Indagare Tip: We advise packing a foldable bag in your luggage to haul home new-found treasures.
Contact Indagare for assistance planning a vacation to Jaipur, or sign up for our 2018 India Indagare Journey, which will feature lots of insider access in Jaipur, including a curated shopping experience and tea in the Royal Family's drawing room at City Palace.
We only feature hotels that we can vouch for first-hand. At many of them, Indagare members receive special amenities.
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