| Handicraft The dolls of Pondicherry are the pride of its handicraft industry. The terracotta,
papier mache and plaster of paris dolls popularly known as "Puducheri Bommai"
are available at handicraft emporia all over the town. The Korai mats woven from a
species of grass are also popular with tourists and are available even in small shops
Ashram and Auroville
Ashram and Auroville craftsman make fine marbled silk and
hand-dyed fabrics, perfumes, incense sticks, handmade paper, handloom rugs, bedspreads,
pottery and various other products which may be bought at the Boutique d' Auroville,
Harmonie Boutique, Ashram Exhibition Centre, Aurocreation, AuroTibetan Handicrafts etc.
Textile
Jawaharlal Nehru Street is a best shopping area for textile
and other ready-made garments.
Shopping centres
Mahatma Gandhi road & Jawaharlal Nehru streets are the
best shopping areas of Pondicherry.
Sunday Market
The Sunday Market has recently attained popularity among
locals and tourists. Merchants from various places markets variety of products like
readymade garments, clothes, toys, household items and many more articles. The location of
Sunday market is the cutting point of Jawaharlal Nehru street and Mahatma Gandhi road.
Jewellery and Silverware
Bharathi street, Kosakadai street and Ambal Madam streets are
the best shopping areas for jewellery and silverware. |