Manjusha West Bengal Emporioum

Utkalika- Handicrafts

Uthkalaika This is a beautiful store for handicrafts and textiles.Uthkalika is the State Emporium of Orissa. The double ikaat weave is very famous in Orissa. The chess board design in the Passapali sarees are crafted in the Bolangir and Sambalpur districts of Orissa.The Sonepuri sarees are also fromOrissa. There are cotton and tussar silk sarees. The colours are very attractive, Handicrafts Handicrafts , such as stone sculptures of gods & goddesses, wood carvings, canvas paintings also known as Pattachitra and terracotta are available. The richness of the craftsmanship is inspiring. jewellery & metal products Silver filigree jewellery is available as is some tribal jewellery.There is bamboo and bell metal products as well as cane products that are also available here .

Hanuman Mandir – Bangle Market

This is an open air market adjacent to the Hanuman Mandir with several small shops that stock bangles. You can shop for glass bangles, metal bangles, bangles made of fabric and lac bangles. The colours and the extensive selection are overwhelming. The prices are very reasonable and you are likely to end up buying much more than you wished to. They also stock very ethnic looking anklets.

Marathi Maharashtra Govt. Emporium- Paithani Sarees

Marathi Maharashtra Govt. Emporium review: Paithani is a variety of saree named after the Paithan region in Maharashtra State, where it is woven . Made from very fine silk, it is considered as one of the richest saris in Maharashtra. Paithani is characterized by borders of an oblique square design and a pallu with a peacock design. The kaleidoscopic effect is achieved by using one color for weaving lengthwise and another for weaving widthwise. They are very colourful and quite expensive as well. In contrast, there is another distinct style in the simple Pune sarees. These sarees have a plain surface and the borders or pallus have intricate ethnic designs such as a temple. The borders and pallus of the sarees are given a contrasted look with small zari designs. The Marathi Maharashtra Govt. Emporium has a beautiful collection of both these types of sarees.

Phulkari (Punjab Govt. Emporium)- Embroidery Salwar Suits

Punjab is in the northwest of India. The Phulkari textile is the most interesting item on display in the Punjab Emporium.The word phulkari literally means flowering. It is a form of craft in which embroidery is done in a simple and sparse design over shawls, dupattas, saris and suits. Phulkari hand fans, phulkari hand bags and phulkari dupatta and saris are always in vogue and are popular across the world. Sesham wood is a variety of rose wood. This is used with brass and inlaid work to make products like trays, gift items, tables, and stools. These other items are on display in the Emporium.