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Souvenir Shopping from Odisha

Odisha is very famous for its temples. It also provides the nation with vibrant handicraft products. Almost in every city of Odisha, there are various souvenir shops. Odisha is also home to beautiful architecture. It is famous for hand embroidery and saris that give an authentic look to Indian women. Odisha offers different souvenirs for art lovers, pilgrims, women, and also for foodies. One can only find such diversity in the Indian states. 

Odisha souvenirs for Art lovers

Filigree work

Filigree work refers to the beautifully carved silver and other jewelry pieces. Paintings on boxes also contain filigree work. It gives a royal look to the simple Indian people. It is the most eloquent gift for close friends and family members. You can get the filigree work at various souvenir shops in Odisha. However, the best place to get one is Nimchauri in Cuttack. It is the best place in India for filigree work.

Pipli work

Pipli is a village between puri and Bhubaneswar in Odisha. It is famous for its colorful patchwork. It is also known as applique. It acts as a good souvenir to remember the story of Odisha. There are generally umbrellas, lamps, and bags woven into this beautiful patchwork. The Pipli work adorns the Jagganath Rath Yatra, every year. 

Konark wheel

Konark is very famous for its sun temple. Many tourists visit the Konark temple in Odisha throughout the year. Wheels of Konark temple symbolize the sun god. You can get the small Konark wheel structure as a souvenir, carved in wood or stone from Odisha. You can also get a small piece of the Konark temple in Odisha. It is sacred to keep this as a souvenir at home.

Souvenirs in Odisha for the Pilgrims

Nirmalaya

The rice offered to Lord Jagannath is tied in pink clothes is known as Nirmalaya. It serves as a prasad for the deities. People take it to their homes and mix it with the rice at home. It is so because, after mixing, every grain becomes sacred. After mixing, people consider each piece of rice holy.  

Mini Jagannath

You can find mini Jagannath in almost every shop in Odisha. It is associated with Lord Jagannath and his two siblings, similar to the main idol at the temple in Puri. You can find their idols in black, white, and yellow colors. You can also get Jagannath imprints on the bag, umbrella, and other products.

Odisha cloth souvenir

Pasapalli sari

Pasapalli sari has traditional chess prints, generally in black and white colors, with a tinge of red. It is the most famous Odia sari, which is a favorite of every Odia woman. It is expensive. There is a slight variation in each sari.  For women, it is the main attraction and souvenir to carry back home.  

Kotpad saris

Kotpad saris are traditional handmade saris. The tribes of Koraput in Odisha, specialize in weaving them. The weavers use coarse fabric in creating them. Also, each sari is unique in its way. 

Odisha souvenir for foodies 

Khaja

It is the most popular Odia sweet given at the temples. It is a dry sweet and is easy to carry back.

Rasagolla

Rasagolla is the most popular sweet in Odisha. You can find various varieties of rasagolla in Odisha. You can get gurer rosogolla made from jaggery and brown rasagolla only at Bhubaneswar airport. It is the favorite sweet of Lord Jagannath.  

Odisha tribal artwork souvenir

Rice grain artifacts

The tribal artisans make rice grain artifacts by transferring rice. These artifacts are not easy to carry. However, most people end up buying these artifacts. It requires a lot of patience and hard work to make these pieces as each grain of rice has to be put together.

Animal horn antiquity People use animal horns while making these artifacts. People and governments do not prefer buying these heirlooms. However, you can find them in souvenir and art shops.

Odisha is very popular for its handicraft items. Many tourists visit Odisha to know the Indian handicrafts. It acts as an economic boon to the nation. Many people get employment due to this. The handicraft industry is the best way to express creativity and emotions.

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Souvenir guide for India

India is one beautiful and vast country with so many states with their own artistic and cultural heritage. For every region, there are souvenirs in the country which will satisfy every last fabric of you being a shopaholic traveler. Let’s divide it region by region for the top tourist spots to compile a list of the things you must take with you during your much-awaited trip to this beautiful South Asian country. But one thing is there which must be kept in mind at all times while shopping in India, you need to learn the art of bargaining.

Rajasthan- Speaking culturally and traditionally, Rajasthan is known as the perfect example of how rich the Indian heritage is regarding art crafts and culture. The main things that you must and can buy at the busy markets in Rajasthan are Jewellery, fabrics, blankets, pillows, jackets, leather purses and statues of many Hindu idols. The markets are quite generous, and the prices are surprisingly low, only if you know how to bargain.

Goa- The most westernized part of the country doesn’t have an ancient cultural environment to show off so, the markets here do the best they could, deal in the designer outfits. They use the best silk and cotton imported from the different parts of the country and then turn them into some gorgeous outfits. Do not be surprised if you happen to find your Zara lookalike one piece in 1/10th of the MRP.

Delhi- The national capital happens to be a shopper’s paradise with vibrant markets such as Lajpat Nagar, Chandni Chowk, Palika Bazaar, Sarojini Nagar among others. The artifacts, clothes, fabrics are the specialty of the markets in Delhi, and one needs to have some good bargaining skills to keep themselves away from being looted.

Mumbai and Pune- Shoes and other footwear are what Pune is known for. Anyways, the whole of Maharashtra is somehow famous for that. Who can forget the cult classic Kolhapuri chappal? In Mumbai, the chor bazaar is where you should make the first stop to get the best products at the best prices available. Although there are ample of designer shops and shopping malls where you can do some sophisticated shopping done where is the fun in that?

The northeast India- The government owned artisan shops where handmade artifacts are made and sold are in abundance in different markets in this part of the country. The musical instruments made of bamboo are also quite a great trade here.

Tamil Nadu- The sarees from Kanchipuram are the favorite of every Indian woman in every corner of the country. The sea-shells and footwear are some other sectors where the south Indian markets excel. The high-quality products are available at the cheap rates.

UP – Starting from western Uttar Pradesh, Moradabad should be your first destination for a shopping break.  The place is an incredible shopping hub famous throughout the world for its brassware and bronzes. Get your hands on beautiful bronze and copper items that comprise right from small busts and statues to utensils, mementos and memorabilia. Nearby is Aligarh. The visitors can browse the town for the famous ‘Chinese Locks’ that are produced in Aligarh only. Close by are Saharanpur and Bareilly; those cities are famous for its overwhelming range of furniture.

The Kashmiris excel in woolen fabrics; Bengalis are the best artists, buy tea from Darjeeling. All in all, India is a paradise for the shoppers, and its colors are visible in every little roadside stall to the high-end shopping malls.

 

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