Although Kota is a small place, shopping in Kota can be a pleasant experience for the discerning shopper. The area has a quite rich tradition of art and craft.

Pick up a few Kota Doria saris while shopping in Kota. These are made out of cotton and silk threads. Hand-woven chequered and printed Kota saris are quite a rage with the women in various region of India. The weave is very fine and the weaving method used is primitive with the same method being used even in today's power-loom era.

The ace craftsmen of the region also make exquisite potteries and stone crafts. Beautiful artifacts and utilities made of stone serve as excellent souvenirs and gift items. The colored potteries also make for great shopping in Kota.

Miniature paintings are popular handicraft in Kota. You may choose to pick up a few pieces to decorate your home interior.

Although plush shopping malls, swish commercial centers are not available, there are local bazaars for shopping in Kota. Check out the government emporia and the renowned private outlets for variety of local handicrafts and knickknacks.

You may need to bargain a little while buying articles from the local vendors. Except from the strictly local artifacts, you would also find various other handicrafts from other parts of Rajasthan.


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