Holidays, even the pilgrimage ones, are incomplete without doing shopping. After all, we all love to take back some memories in form of souvenirs from the places we visit. Puri, apart from its religious significance owns rich cultural heritage that can be seen around in the local markets of the Puri, reflected in the wonderful collection of textiles and handicrafts. Weaving saris is a traditional craft of Odisha.
In Puri you would find many Government and private outlets dealing in textiles where shoppers flock in large numbers. Do check out the exquisite passapali, bomkai, sambalpuri and ikat saris while shopping in Puri. Handicraft items including palm leaf engraving, silver filigrees, horn work, pattachitra, coir products, metal ware, appliques, sea shell items, stone statues, wooden statues, papier mache masks and solapith are available at Government emporiums, private shops and bazars of the city. You can also find a wide range of utility products and decorative pieces in textiles including canopies, blinds, and garden & beach umbrellas.
Being a beachside destination, shells and oyster are available in abundance in Puri. Over the years the ace craftsmen have perfected the art of making artefacts out of shells and oysters. A variety of utilities, decorative showpieces are definitely a feast to eyes and may leave you spoilt for choice. Do pick up few sea shell items while shopping in Puri.
So today let’s unravel some of the best shopping destinations in Puri.