Local goods and souvenirs worth bringing home — with photos, typical prices, and where to buy them.
Bidriware metalwork
USD 30–200 · From Karnataka
This unique metal craft features striking silver inlay work against a blackened zinc alloy surface.
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Where to buy: Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium on MG Road.
Kosa Silk Saree
USD 40–200
This wild silk produced in Chhattisgarh has a unique, coarse, golden texture.
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Where to buy: Civic Center market, local handloom boutiques.
Pashmina Shawl
USD 40–300 · From Uttar Pradesh
Genuine goat hair is incredibly soft and light yet keeps you warm.
Sogenannte Pashmina-Schals/ Scarf: Gewebe aus 70% Kaschmirwolle/ Cashmere and 30% Seide/ silk; House of Pashmina, Hamburg; own Photography, 05-01-2006 (Copyrighted free use)
Where to buy: Pacific Mall
Areca Leaf Tableware
USD 10–25 · From Karnataka
Biodegradable plates crafted from naturally shed palm leaves by local rural collectives.
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Where to buy: Handicraft cooperatives located on Vijayapura Road.
Areca Nut and Betel Leaf Products
USD 2–10 · From Karnataka
Local artisans shape durable plates and bowls from fallen areca palm sheaths.
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Where to buy: Local markets in Basavanahalli.
Brass Diya
USD 10–80 · From Uttar Pradesh
These heavy metal lamps last for generations and carry a classic luster.
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Where to buy: Ghanta Ghar
Bronze temple lamp
USD 20–100 · From Karnataka
These heavy, lost-wax cast lamps are sturdy enough to last generations in your living room.
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Where to buy: Small antique shops along Infantry Road.
Coorg Coffee Powder
USD 5–20 · From Karnataka
Freshly roasted Arabica beans sourced from the nearby misty hills of Coorg.
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Where to buy: Lavazza or specialty local roasters in Indiranagar.
Garam Masala Blend
USD 3–15 · From Uttar Pradesh
Freshly ground whole spices offer a depth missing from supermarket jars.
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Where to buy: Turab Nagar Market
Mixed Nut Mukhwas
USD 2–10 · From Uttar Pradesh
This crunchy blend of seeds and spices serves as a traditional post-meal digestive.
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Where to buy: Chaudhary Mukhwas Bhandar
Terracotta Craft
USD 5–30
Earthy, hand-molded clay lamps and decorative vases showcase traditional tribal motifs of the region.
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Where to buy: Local artisans at sector markets.
Alphonsa Mango Pulp
USD 5–15 · From Maharashtra
Capture the essence of the legendary local mango season with high-quality canned pulp.
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Where to buy: Premium grocery stores like Nature's Basket or local sweet shops.
Chuli (Apricot) Oil
USD 5–15 · From Himachal Pradesh
Cold-pressed local apricot kernel oil used for skincare and body massage.
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Where to buy: Nature-focused shops in Old Manali or the Manali market street.
Aranmula Mirror
USD 40–300 · From Kerala
It is a hand-polished metal alloy mirror made using a secret ancestral technique.
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Where to buy: Aranmula Metal Mirror Vijnana Kala Kendra or government emporiums.
Assam Tea
USD 5–30 · From Assam
Pick up whole-leaf orthodox black tea from local gardens; the flavor is malty and strong.
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Where to buy: The Assam Tea House or wholesale outlets in Fancy Bazaar.
Azulejo Ceramic Tiles
USD 15–100 · From Goa
Hand-painted tiles reflecting the Portuguese colonial heritage of Goa.
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Where to buy: Velha Goa Galeria in Fontainhas.
Bagh Print Cotton
USD 10–60 · From Madhya Pradesh
This block-printing tradition uses natural vegetable dyes on hand-spun cloth.
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Where to buy: Local craft centers in Bagh village.
Bamboo and cane household goods
USD 10–60 · From Meghalaya
Local artisans construct baskets and mats without nails, relying on intricate weaving techniques.
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Where to buy: Laitumkhrah Market.
Bamboo Shoots (preserved)
USD 2–8 · From Assam
Fermented bamboo is the backbone of local cuisine and brings a sharp, acidic crunch.
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Where to buy: Local stalls in the mornings at Ganeshguri Market.
Basmati rice
USD 5–20 · From Chandigarh
North India produces the world's most aromatic long-grain rice right nearby.
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Where to buy: Sector 26 Grain Market.