Check out the list of items below that are a must buy while shopping in Assam.
The exclusive silks of Muga, Paat and Eri silk saris
Bamboo and cane furniture
Toys made of wood, clay, bamboo
Products of Bell Metal
Metal and Brass decorative pieces
World famous Assam Tea
Weaving is a main industry in Assam. While shopping in Assam don’t forget to pick the traditional dress of Assamese ladies, the Mekhla-chadar. It comes in cotton, silk, Muga silk. The mats and cushions made up of fiber are also very famous handicrafts in Assam. In Assam you will find furniture made up of cane and bamboo. Articles like beer mugs, hats, small baskets and water pots made of cane and bamboo are famous. The terracotta products like dolls, household articles and idols of Gods are some specialty products while shopping in Assam. There are many Government emporiums and private shops in Assam where you can shop for specialty items from the neighboring states of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Mizoram.
The Paltan Bazaar, Ulubari and The Fancy Market are the main shopping centers in Assam. Shopping in Guwahati is interesting with the curios and souvenirs from the neighboring states.
While shopping in Assam you will get fascinated with the hand made wall hangings, caps, shawls, and exquisite apparels made up of silks and cottons with traditional motifs. The Kamrup district of Assam is famous for brass items. Kalash (water pot), Bati (bowl) and Kahi (plate) are some brass and metal products you must shop from Assam.
For more details on Assam, visit www.coutryofindia.com.
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