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Specialty Shopping - a tourist's delight
- Bidri : Take a look at the
enduring black beauties of Hyderabad. Whether it be ornaments or daily
utility items, Bidri work brings to it an unmistakable splendour carried
down the ages.
- Kalamkari : Mythology and
mystery come alive in the laborious and colorful Kalamkari work, practiced
in two styles, the Machilipatnam and the Kalahasti.
- Nirmal :
Take delight in the lacquered woodwork
of Nirmal toys, wall hangings and other
decorative articles.
- Kondapally
Toys : Figures of
people and animals come alive in the beautiful toys from Kondapally, a
heartwarming attraction for us all .
- Pearls : Probably the most
beautiful gift of the sea to mankind, the pearl artisans of Hyderabad
have been using this unique creation of the oyster to beautify their
ornaments for centuries.
- Lac Bangles : The
captivating charm of these glass and lac bangles of the Old City make them the most admired ornament of a bride-to-be.
- Banjara Mirror Work : The
simple yet beautiful mirror work of the local banjara gypsies are a
tribute to creativity. They offer clothes and other cloth products in a
riot of colors.
- Leather Puppets :
Fashioned out of pure leather the puppets of Andhra have been narrating
mythological tales to rural folk for centuries.
- Silver Filigiri : Silver
Filigiri work marries elaborate designs with the molten white sheen of
the metal, making every item something to treasure.
- Ikat Fabric : Distinct from
the Ikat fabrics of North India, this indigenous variety of the craft
combine an intricate technique with spelendid artistry of
form.
- Himroo : A traditional
occupation of Andhra Pradesh, Himroo weaving is today a rare occupation
of a few select artisans in the Old City of Hyderabad.
- Handlooms : These
colorful and splendorous creations born in the state are a tribute to
Andhra history to the woman.
- Perfumes : The sweet
smell of Old Hyderabad, perfumes from here are famous all over the
world. Choose from the hundreds of exotic blends or concoct your
own.
- Others : There is literally no
end to the variations of handicrafts you can find in Hyderabad, apart
from the above specialties. Get know more about Brass Work, Sculpture
and more.
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