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Indian handicraft is very rich. You will find silk and cotton goods. Barmer, close to Jaisalmer, has a reputation for embroidered goods. For women, think of the very elegant silk saris sold per weight and per metre. Precious stones, massive and heavy silver jewellery as well as bronze objects inlayed with fine red, green and blue designs are a treat not only for yourself but equally as gifts. You can take back musical instruments, puppets, tents, carpets, perfumes, incense and a wide variety of spices. Visit the State Emporiums; government shops throughout the country offering fixed prices. In all other places, you can bargain. In large cities, shops open between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and public holidays, they are closed.
It is strictly forbidden to export fur, snake skin, antiquities and to import into Europe any ivory object.