Later, we visited the famed Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the five storeyed architectural marvel (frankly, it looks better from outside!). We browsed through the nearby handicraft shops for some souvenirs. I picked up a lovely pair of jootis, while Sonia bought a bandhej salwar-kameez. Rajasthan is a shopper’s paradise and Jaipur is one big emporium where you can buy just about all the Arts and Crafts from various parts of the state. It is one of the leading centers in the world for Gems and jewellery, Gold enamelling, Carpets, Hand block-printed textiles, Puppets, Handmade paper, Blue pottery, Bangles, Marble work etc. |
