Destinations in India
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Antiques and Crafts: Mereweather Road behind the Taj Hotel has one or two pricey but good antique and craft shops with some interesting items amongst the bric-a-brac. There are also some street stalls selling reproduction antiques in the area, although prices quoted are often ridiculous.
Furniture: For the more adventurous shopper, there is a large amount of Indian furniture for sale in Mumbai, both at dealers and in the bazaars. However the age or worth of purchases cannot be guaranteed – visitors should trust to luck and their eye, haggle fiercely and hope to be rewarded with an exceptional bargain.
Jewellery: Mumbai is the commercial centre of India's large diamond industry and a major exporter of gems. The main retail centres are Zaveri Bazaar for gold and diamonds and nearby Pydhoni for silver. Many Indian women still put most of their wealth into jewellery so there's plenty of shiny stuff available. It ranges from simple glass bangles and classical necklaces to ornate folk art and elaborate costume jewellery that requires strong neck muscles and the poise of a princess to wear.
Clothing: Mumbai is the centre of the Indian clothing trade and caters for all tastes and budgets. ‘Fashion Street’, on M Gandhi Road between Cross Maidan and Azad Maidan, is a row of market stalls where some very good bargains can be found. At the other end of the spectrum, Mumbai is also home to a number of tailors who will make clothes quickly at a reasonable cost.
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