Tuesday, September 2, 2008

AGRA : The City of Marble - 29

Agra has its share of intersting shopping. Marble - Agra is all about the Taj and white inlaid marble. there is a wide variety of marble items, inlaid with precious and semi-precious stones, and elephants, Subhash Emporium, Oswal Emporium and Akbar International are some of the recommended shops.

Jewellery - While Jaipur is reputed to be the centre for jewellery, don't overlook Agra.

Agra jewellery ships are famous for their attractive Mughal designs.

Arts and Crafts - Shops in Agra are packed with a wide rand eof arts and crafts. Agra is especially noted for its carpets, durries, leather, footwear, embroidery, stone-inlay work, textiles, sandalwood and bed covers.

Most of these items are available in the Uttar Pradesh Handicraft Palace and Uttar Pradesh Handicraft Development Centre.

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