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There was a time when people usually came to Hyderabad to buy Pearls. They still do. But, today, there is more to the city than just Pearls. Shopping malls become increasingly popular, while food store chains and departmental stores slowly edge out the small time kirana merchants.
The main shopping areas in Hyderabad are Abids, Basheerbagh, Nampally and Sultan Bazar, and MG Road and Rashtrapati Road in |
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Secunderbad. The markets around Charminar are favoured for bangles and pearls.
As mentioned, Hyderabad is synonymous with Pearls. Cultured Pearls studded in gold and silver jewellery of exquisite design are a specialty. Pearls come in many
shapes and of particular interest is the ‘rice-pearl’ – a tiny variety. The precious "Basra", a Pearl unmatched in lustre, colour and price. However, they are available in select stores only. Pearls are sold in strings or raw by weight.
The areas surrounding the Charminar, such as Charkaman and Mitti-ka-sher are famous for antique kundan and enamel jewellery, silver, crystal and pearls.
Darushafa is famous for the tissue-thin silver leaf that decorates Indian sweetmeats, and bidri ware. The appliquéd patchwork skirts, bags and belts, set with sparkling mirror and tiny beads of the Banjara gypsies; the lacquer-ware, ornate brass, carved toys, leather puppets and Warangal carpets combine to make Hyderabad a shopper's paradise.
The Cottage Industries Exposition (CIE) at Begumpet, is a good place for handicrafts, carpets, furniture, linen and miniature paintings. Worth visiting if you are looking for pottery, fabrics, jewellery.
Zedd's, Regal and Curves are shoe and leather goods shops in the newly developed sections of Road 1, Banjara Hills.
For first quality Kashmiri goods and carpets, visit Kashmir Carpets, also on Road 1, Banjara Hills.
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