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Varanasi has been a centre of handicraft, specially silk weaving. Other
attractions include brassware, ivoryware, gold jewellery, woodcraft, wall
hangings and lamp shades, carpets and masks of various Hindu/Buddhist gods,
goddesses and saints. The main shopping areas are Chowk, Godowilia,
Vishwanath Lane and Thatheri Bazar. Varanasi is famous for its silk weaving,
and Banarasi silks are a part of every girl’s wedding trousseau. Banaras
Brocades are prized the world over. Brassware, copperware, wooden and clay
toys and exquisite gold jewelry are some of the other craft the city is
famous for. The hand - knotted carpets of Mirzapur and musical instruments
are among the other shopping attractions. Banaras is also famous for its ‘
Langda Aam’, a variety of mangoes available in the summer. Betel leaf is
also a specialty.
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