Shopping in Kerala make for a delightful experience. The land is traditionally rich in handicrafts. The skilled hands of the artisans of Kerala crafted out a wide variety of objets d'art.
Owing to the abundance of forests and coconut groves in Kerala, wood, coir and coconut shells traditionally remain the base of such handicrafts. A whole range of souvenirs and trinkets are made from these. Artifacts made of teak, deep-wine rosewood and fragrant sandalwood may arrest your eyes while shopping in Kerala. Buffalo horn is also popular with Kerala artisans as a raw material for the handicrafts.
But the sea-fringed state of Kerala is also the land of spices. Since long past Kerala has carved a niche of its own in the global spice market for its rich flavored spices. Spices are used in medicines, preservatives, perfumes and above all in cooking. Do pick up some exquisite variety while shopping in Kerala.
Katahakali is a renowned dance form in Kerala. Kathakali-masks made of wood or papier-mâché are also favourite buys with the tourists.
Travel.mapsofindia brings you a recommended list. While shopping in Kerala be on the look out for:
There are a large number of private shops and Government Emporia, which are literally dotted all over the state. Still Kochiand Trivandrum are the best places for shopping in Kerala. You can also check out the street side vendors or the artisans directly.
Along the MG Road in Kochi, Station Road in Trivandrum you would find a number of shopping joints where you can hand out for good shopping.
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