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
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