10 Things You Must Buy On A Trip To Jaipur

Have you ever been to the pink city? Being the capital city of Rajasthan. Jaipur truly represents the rich culture and tradition of this state.  Many people visit Jaipur to get a glimpse of the royal palaces, forts and beautiful havelis. But if you are a shopaholic, Jaipur is going to be a paradise for you:) The exquisite handicrafts and jewellery there will leave you in complete awe and you will still be craving for more. Once you are in Jaipur, here are 10 things that you must buy - Tie & dye fabrics (bandhani work) Don't miss out on the very popular tie & dye textile work of Rajasthan which involves tying a fabric with thread at several points and then dyeing it using different colors, thus creating a range of unique patterns. From beautiful bandhani sarees, suits, dupattas to long skirts and lehenga cholis, you can get absolutely anything here. Block print fabrics Sanganer and Bagru towns in the vicinity of Jaipur are the hub of traditional hand block printing on textile using natural colors and this is how Bagru prints and Sanganer prints derived their name. These blocks are made of wood and once the desired design is engraved on them, these blocks are used for replicating the design in the preferred color on the fabric. Extremely popular all over India, block print jaipuri kurtas, salwar kameez, bedsheets etc are a must buy once you are in Jaipur. Jaipuri quilts Jaipuri quilts or Jaipuri Razai are made with export quality cotton and are very cozy and warm. They are made with time consuming and slow method of block printing and come in exquisite designs and colors as well as different sizes. These are a must buy for winters. Kundan jewellery Jaipur is the ultimate destination for Kundan jewellery so be sure to check it out. Here you get beautiful bangles, ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/10-things-you-must-buy-on-a-trip-to-jaipur-2/

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