 Pondicherry
is famous not only for its beaches
and its historical monuments,
but is also a shopper’s
paradise. Shopping in Pondicherry
is great value for money as
the place is Octroi- free and
hence the price is low.
Some of the articles that are
famous here are leather products,
perfumed candles, pottery, jams
and pickles and handmade paper.
Pondicherry is also known for
it doll making industry. Cute
dolls are available at very
cheap rates and give a distinct
charm. They are often carries
as mementoes from Pondicherry.
Pondicherry is also known for
its textile and silk industry
.Yarns of beautiful silk and
other textiles can purchased
at low rates which adds to the
attraction. The place has a
lot of boutiques catering to
interior furnishings, accessories
and garments .It is a pleasure
to shop for trendy and elegant
garments from here.
Aurbindo Ashram manufactures
a lot of these shopping items.
The textiles produced in Pondicherry
include satin, twill, corduroy,
poplin, chambray, oxford, cambric
and linen. The Sunday market
is the favorite for shoppers.
Manufacture and sale of Khadi
garments is also popular. The
Favorite items of shoppers include
Pondicherry Fashions from Auroville,
Aromatics, and Décor
items from village artisans,
Antique furniture, European
cuisine and French Bakery Items,
Ashram mementoes, Ceramic tableware
and décor items, art
and handicraft items.
Shopping forms part of the itenary
of any tourist visiting here
.It is a pleasure shopping here
as it is easy to commute and
shopkeepers are very warm and
friendly. Months from December
to February are particularly
convenient to shop as the climate
is very good then. |