Shopping In Bikaner
When you think of the historical city of Bikaner, you only think of mounds, temples, forts and camels. However, a true shopaholic will remember the chaotic streets of colorful markets filled with souvenirs. What to buy in Bikaner and where can you get those souvenirs? If you also want to enjoy shopping while visiting Bikaner, then you can take Harivansh Tours Car Rental in Bikaner service. This will make your shopping easy and comfortable
Things to Buy In Bikaner
1. Kundan Jewelery
You can find both artificial and genuine jewelry in Bikaner. Of all the types, the traditional kunda-style jewelry is the best to buy and is exclusively manufactured by artisans from Bikaner. These designs are made of 24 karat gold and decorated with semi-precious stones. This is one of the costliest souvenirs you will find in Bikaner. From small rings to big fancy necklaces, you can find a wide variety of Kundan jewelery accessories.
2. Fabric
You can find ethnic wear like sarees, lehengas, turbans and more. The fabrics are decently embroidered and are light weight. These dresses are decorated with stones to sparkle in the light. Thus, best worn for evening parties.
3. Camel Leather Goods
Rajasthan is famous for leather goods. However, there are only a few places in Rajasthan that sell articles made of camel leather. Bikaner is one such place. From purses to shoes, you can find many accessories and handicrafts made from camel leather. The shoes made of camel leather are embroidered with vibrant designs to add more beauty to the article.
4. Quilt
A quilt made from Nokha, a small village near Bikaner called Nokhrazai. It is very famous for its tie and dye design, lightweight and high quality. It is one of the most important cultural mementos found in Bikaner.
5. Bhujia
Bhujia is a type of snack, which is very famous in Bikaner and surrounding areas. These are thin strips of chips made from lentils, which are grown locally on the sands of the desert. This snack has a long shelf life and a unique taste, thanks to the ground spices.
6. Churan
Churna is a type of sour-sweet, which helps in digestion. You can find these sweets in different flavors like lemon, ginger, pomegranate, garlic, mango and others. These sweets have a very long shelf life and are good for health without any side effects.
7. Lac bangles
This is not a special souvenir of Bikaner. It can be easily found in many cities of Rajasthan. These bangles are made of resin secreted by lac insects. These colorful bangles are the cheapest souvenirs to buy from Bikaner.
8. Painting
Miniature painting of Rajasthan is very famous among art lovers. You can find scenes from Hindu mythology and portraits of rulers. From scroll paintings to gold paintings on wood, you can find a wide variety of paintings.
9. Handicraft items
Apart from camel hair and camel skin, you can find many handicraft items made of marble, sandstone and metals. From large sculptures to designer pillboxes, you can find a wide variety of home decor and accessories.
10. Painted Pots
The pottery of this land is made of rhinestone, raw glass and clay. The blue color of the pottery is made using oxides of copper and cobalt. From pots to tiles, you can find a range of pottery items. Very delicate article. Thus, you need to pack it very carefully for your trip.
Famous Market of Bikaner
1. Kote Gate Street Market
This is the prestigious land market, which derives its name from the Kote Gate. This market is famous for camel skin items, accessories, miniature paintings, wooden items, metal items and most importantly the textiles of the land.
2. Station Road Market
It is also a famous land market. Handicrafts, cuisine, paintings and leather goods are available in this market. You can find leather furniture and large wooden items. If you are visiting this market for a luxury souvenir, the best to buy is a wooden painting made of 24-karat gold paint. You can also get customized sandals by placing an order 24 hours in advance. You can also find authentic shops selling delicacies made from camel milk. The shelf life of these recipes is very short. Thus, it is not recommended to take them to your homeland.
3. Mahatma Gandhi Road
This market is found close to the Kote Gate market. Though smaller and less famous than the Kote Gate market, this market is the best place for some heritage shopping, antiques and ethnic items. It is considered the best place to buy Kundan jewelry from authentic sellers.
