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Shopping in Bihar

Shopping in Bihar also can turn out a delightful experience for a discerning shopper if you know what to buy and where.

Travel.mapsofindia  brings you detailed information on shopping in Bihar.

Madhubani School of painting is rich tradition in Bihar, is extremely famous handicraft of Bihar.

Bihari women generally carry over this school of folk painting from generation to generation. It illustrates mythological themes, incorporating images of local deities as well as Hindu gods and goddesses.

Other popular shopping items in Bihar are:

  • Stone and bead-jewellery
  • Hand-painted wall hangings
  • Miniatures in paper and leaves
  • Appliqué work on fabric
  • Stone pottery
  • Bamboo and cane work
  • Wooden stools
  • Leather goods
  • "Tilcoot" - a kind of sweet