There is an unimaginably wide variety of handicrafts ethnic land of mirrors, sequins, beads, textiles, silver, jewelry, instruments, pottery, boxes, carved ducks, metalwork, marble figures, paintings, copper, brass, antique reproductions, ivory, and insignias in white German metal, bed covers, wall hangings, puppets, clothes and old doors. Tour the pavement stalls and discover
a whole new world of rustic glitz, ethnic splendor and a rich repository of crafts alongside the road leading to Umaid Bhavan.
Tie-dyed in small motifs or in wave-like strips, on cotton, chiffon or silk, these are available as sarees, Jodhpuri coats, Rajasthani dresses, salwar-kameez sets, yardages as well as block screens and prints used for turbans can be found at Kapraa Bazaar (Clothes Market). Step into a lavish world of finely embroidered “mojris” and “jootis” traditional local footwear at Mochi Bazaar in the walled city and Jutti Corner on Station Road.
Sarafa Bazaar is a haunt for silver junkies. Most beautiful, exquisite traditional jewelry can be found here. So, enhance your beauty with little accessories to match with your ensemble. Knick knacks for the home décor like photo frames, little trinkets, artifacts add beaming glory to your space. High Court Road offers some of the best hand woven rugs and “durries” embellished with spectacular colors mixed with breathtaking designs.
It is an intriguing experience to shop spices here. Mathaniya's red chili is quite famous for its deep red color. It is exported world over. But DO NOT MISS the “winter tonic” believed to accentuate and enhance the sexual experience and stamina. Some of these tantalizing spices can be bought at Mohanlal Vehomal.
Night Life
Jodhpur is not a city for great pubbish, disco goers. You want to enjoy a sunset, enhancing the the yellow glaze on sandstone, just sit by a rooftop restaurant and enjoy the orange hues painted around the sky. With fewer options for clubbers :
Chahat Bar : at Hotel Suncity
offers some of the finest liquors at a fashion lounge and is thronged by youngsters.
Cheers Bar : at Hotel Shanti Bhawan,
has 3 sit outs in an open courtyard, a hall with a dance floor and a rooftop that serves sumptuous Indian food.
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