5 Popular Things to Buy in Indore

 Indore is the fourth largest cotton textile industry of India and has managed to combine the modern and the ancient lifestyle very well. With a great variety of mouth-watering food items available, Indore is also referred to as the ‘Food City’. There are many good hotels in Indore where you can stay at and explore the city.

With plenty of things to discover, Indore also offers a great shopping experience for anyone visiting this city. While you choose to stay in one of the hotels near Indore airport for your convenience, be prepared to feel humbled by the warm and friendly nature of the people here.

Here are a few things that are popular when it comes to shopping in Indore:

1. Glass bangles:

Indore is famous for its colourful and beautiful glass bangles. So if you visit Indore, you should absolutely purchase these bangles. With a booming industry of glass bangles in Indore, you will find multiple bangle stores which are located across various places in the city. So irrespective of the place where you are staying in one of the good hotels in Indore, finding these bangles will be easy. But with a lot of varieties and exquisite designs of bangles, you may find yourself stuck in the dilemma of which ones to buy and which ones to not buy.

2. Handloom:

The handloom variety found in the city of Indore is renowned across the globe. So if you’re looking for an attractive variety of handloom fabrics, you should consider purchasing them from Indore. Hand-woven looms of many varieties and colours are available out of which one can get sarees, suits and other designer clothing made. Other than getting handlooms for clothing, these handloom stores also have a variety of blankets, bedsheets, curtains and many more. You might want to look for good hotels in Indore for a comfortable stay while you shop around.

3. Namkeen Snacks:

Famous for the best namkeens in the country, you must get this popular snack item when you visit Indore. So keep some space in your luggage for this delicious special food item. You can choose from a variety of options which include dhania chivda, bhujia, dal moth, bhel, moong dal, roasted peanuts and many more.  All of these are easily available across many stores in the city. So even if you are staying at one of the hotels near Indore airport, finding places to get these snacks will be pretty easy.

4. Handicrafts:

If you are looking for something to gift your loved ones or are interested in handicraft products yourself, then there are plenty of these popular products you can shop from Indore. You can choose from a wide variety of products like leather toys, traditional potlis, pen-holders, accessories, shoes, terracotta idols, etc. which are suitable for house decoration as well.

5. Sarees:

The markets in Indore offer a stunning collection of sarees including Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees which are suitable for weddings, special occasions or even regular wear. These sarees are made of high quality fabric and are available in many exquisite designs. The elegance of these sarees with their thread weaves and Zari work is bound to make women love them. So sarees are a must buy when you visit Indore.

So for all the shopaholics out there, Indore has a variety of products to buy. While you plan to explore this city, remember there are many good hotels in Indore that are located in close proximity to these markets.