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Explore Jodhpur
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Jodhpur is an antique hunter's paradise. Many of these are made-as-old
artifacts from Jodhpur and the Shekhawati region. You will found old
furniture, chests, cabinets, sculptures, doors, windows, carved lintels, old
pictures, memorabilia, and rare, first-edition books. Prices are not high
but further bargaining is difficult. Most such shops are located at the
foothill of Umaid Bhawan. Jodhpur is a veritable shopper's paradise. There are so many markets to fulfill your thrust of shopping viz. Tripolia bazaar, Sarafa bazar, Sardarpura Market, Sojati Gate, National Handloom is most popular departmental shop where you will found all type of accessories and cloths situated in Nai Sarak and if you are tired with shopping take Jodhpur speciality- Mrichi bada and some sweets available near this shop. Jodhpur is home to many talented and skilled craftsmen like textile dyers, metal engravers and'die-makers, and probably the last of the tailors of the classic 'Jodhpur' breeches. Specially Jodhpuri suit gives you a royal identity to your dressing. |
| ▪ Elegant Boutiques for eclectic tastes : |
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For those who do not enjoy shopping in the crowded bazaar, we suggest
shopping at the boutiques at The Taj Hari Mahal. Khazana, the treasure store
at The Taj Hari Mahal has the pick of Jodhpuri handicrafts with a finish
that you will appreciate. The range comprises embroidered silk garments and
designerware to suit all tastes, painted wooden handicrafts, miniature
paintings, delicately embroidered pashmina shawls and lots more. Jodhpur-based fashion designer Raghavendra Rathore's creations are sold at boutiques around India. He has a design studio in Jodhpur where he works with his tailors to perfect his creations before they are sent out for sale in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Mehrangarh Museum and Fort shop and market The stylish little shop at the Mehrangarh museum and fort has recently opened and is a nice place for art books and miniature paintings. Master craftsmen and village excursions A great master of his art of tie-and-dye is Tayab Khan who can transform a length of voile or chiffon into a magical shaded rainbow! Tayab Khan creates beautifully turbans and saris for the Royal House of Jodhpur, which are proudly worn for ceremonial occasions and weddings, creating a splendid array of colours reminiscent of butterfly wings and tropical fish. If you are staying at The Taj Hari Mahal, you could request to have a home-cooked vegetarian lunch at the village chieftain's house near Salawas after you finish shopping for dhurries. Inform the Duty Manager at the lobby two days in advance so he can organize this for a minimum group of 10 people, at a charge. Permission will be granted by the village chieftain according to his convenience for the day you wish to visit. |
| ▪ List of Some Markets in Jodhpur : |
| Kapra Bazaar : At Kapra Bazaar, look out for bandhini and lahariya (hand-dyed) fabrics worn by the locals. Tie-dyed in small motifs or in wave-like strips, on cotton, chiffon or silk, these are available as sarees , Jodhpuri coats, Rajasthani dresses, salwar-kameez sets, yardages used for turbans. At Mehar Collection you will found all types of bandhini in a very suitable prices |
| Mochi Bazaar : If you want to give a royal touch in your dresses Visit Mochi Bazaar in the walled city and Jutti Corner on Station Road for Jodhpuri footwear, or finely embroidered mojris. A pair should cost about Rs 450-500, though those with less embroidery & larger stitches is half that. |
