Makaan Jaipur
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Urbanaut
A boutique store founded by Tahir Sultan, a well-known personality in Jaipur for his decadent and beautifully presented meals. This is a great place for gifting, and you’ll also find some really incredible design pieces for your home (if you’ve got the deep pockets for it).
Neerja International Inc ( Civil Lines Retail Store )
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Neerja is a boutique selling blue pottery that some say might be better quality than the actual Blue Pottery store. Worth a visit to stock up on all that good pottery.
The Kanota Courtyard
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A haven of lovely boutiques, including the wonderful Jaipur Rugs gallery store, Kanota Courtyard is a wonderful place to stroll through and window shop or splurge. Definitely worth a visit.
Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre
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When in Jaipur, it’s a given that you must immerse yourself in the craft of the Pink City. There’s no better place to do this than at the pottery centre, which specialises in all things blue pottery (which, coincidentally, is Turko-Persian in origin). The store and workshop has been in owner and craftsman Anil Doraya’s family for years, and the attention to detail and exquisite work is worth watching as it happens. Luckily, the staff are friendly and ever-ready to indulge your questions. If you’d rather pick up a few souvenirs, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Oh and, their clientele is a star-studded one. Ask around and you’ll see.
Johri Bazar
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Lend an ear to the sounds of hawkers and buyers and you’ll be led straight to Johor Bazaar, Jaipur’s bustling commercial complex. It’s best known for the scores of jewellers who’ve set up shop down the colonnade for years now — indeed, ‘Johri’ translates to ‘jeweller’. But it’s also home to textile shops with bountiful piles of gorgeous fabric and sarees, as well as artisans creating bed linen, quilts et al in traditional styles. Nudge your way into the sidelines to watch trained craftspeople at their trade or find incredible bolthole shops laid away from tourist eyes.
Neerja International Inc
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Urbanaut
The Neerja store is a one-stop shop for stunningly designed blue pottery when in Jaipur. The artisans replicate nearly everything you’d need in your house through pottery and ceramics, from entire washbasins to delicate buttons for a kurta. The underlying commonality is, of course, the eye for detail and beautiful designs that just scream ‘Rajasthan’. If you’re on the lookout for a souvenir that is practical and pretty, consider stopping by their store.
Alsisar Haveli
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Alsisar Haveli is what dreams about royalty are made of, we think. The traditional Haveli functions today as a luxury heritage hotel run by a lineage of Rajputs descended from a great Rajasthani warrior. There are sprawling courtyards and lush gardens framed by the stunning arches of the historical building — but they don’t lack in modernity, either! Alsisar has a tempting pool and exclusive spa; the stunningly decorated dining room is a delightful escape for gourmands and the curious alike. It’s a fascinating experience, to stay a few days in a building that has seen and heard so many stories over the decades.
Idli Design
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Chic France meets colourful India in this Indo-French boutique by interior and fashion designer Thierry Journo. Everything in the men’s and women’s shops, from the clothing to the bed linen, have been designed by Journo by hand and not digitally. You’ll find gorgeous light-weight silk dresses, shirts home decor and textiles that show off the designer’s knowledge of traditional Indian techniques and French style.
LADU (Life around daily utilities) store
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Krati Sharma
This is a designer lifestyle product store that has a curated collection of products across categories. Some really sweet and quirky sustainable and organic products.
Jaipur Modern Kitchen
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Akshat Ghiya
Global food kitchen, easy vibe, polite staff, attached to a lovely multi brand store.
Amrapali Jewels and Museum
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This globally renowned luxury jewellery brand has its roots in the Pink City, and dates back to 1978. In a way, their jewellery collection matches Jaipur in description — regal and full of old-world charm without losing touch with modernity and contemporary India. House of Amrapali also helms the Amrapali museum, which houses pan-Indian jewellery and jewelled objects dating back to decades ago. It’s inspiring to see the ebb and flow of the Indian jewellery scene on display; we dare say you’ll also be bewitched by the jewelled daggers, elephant head sceptres and gold-plated shoes.
White Sage
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White Sage is sustainable and mindful in its approach to food, sourcing the best ingredients from local farms and serving only fair trade coffee. This conscious choice extends to their interiors as well, where placemats are vegan leather and art is sourced from local galleries. As for the food, you’ll find some very unique options — sushi and ramen run shoulders with appam and salads. The vibe, overall, is warm and welcoming.
Ratan Jaipur
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Jaipur’s textiles and bed linen have travelled far and wide in the suitcases of visitors — many of whom made their purchase at Jaipur’s legendary Ratan Textiles. The 30-year-old home furnishings centre has it all, from hand-block-printed quilts to light bed linen for hot days. They use traditional printing techniques on natural materials that are sustainable and artisan-friendly. They also have a range of clothing for adults and children as well as stationery and bags that make for great souvenirs.
Parampara Jaipur
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Urbanaut
This multi-brand concept store celebrates folklore and traditions in a modern yet meaningful manner — by using them to shape new ones. The outcome is a treasure trove of bags, jewellery, decor and clothing, each of which reflect India in all its forms. It’s a wonderful place to pick up a timeless souvenir that you’ll also get good wear out of. In time, creative director Virginia and the Kasliwals, the team behind the concept store, hope to introduce authentic crafts that are indigenous outside the country.
Sunita Shekhawat Jewellery
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Jeweller Sunita Shekhawat and her eponymous jewellery brand are heralds of a new era for traditional meenakari craft. Over 25 years of academic curiosity and experimentation has gone into their collection, which is unique in its balance between the future and the past. We’d recommend paying attention to the fine details — the intricate work and personal touch that goes into every necklace, earring or ring sets the jewellery line apart from all its peers.
Gem Palace
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Gem Palace’s reputation invokes expressions of awe in both locals and travellers alike. It is the oldest jeweller in Jaipur — the jewellers to kings and queens — and houses some of the most extravagant gems you’ll ever lay eyes on. The grand yet very traditional showroom is bursting at the seams with jewellery and accessories of all shapes and forms. There are decades-old diamond necklaces and photographs of international and National royalty, who’ve visited the palace, in the same room. A trip there will take you back in time; we dare say you’ll find yourself lost in daydreams of gleaming jewels on Rajasthani royals and Russian Czars alike.
Anokhi
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This boutique has been in the Pink City for over 40 years, introducing Jaipurites and other visitors to eco-conscious clothing in modern silhouettes. The designers at the brand design their own printing blocks — as a result, the patterns on their gorgeous kaftans, kurtas and dresses are one of a kind. It’s worth the splurge if you’re on the lookout for authentic handloom pieces made by artisans from scratch and with love.
Solitude Kitchen
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Solitude Kitchen is a collaboration between Earthbowl Farms and Michelin trained Chef Anuroopa Gupta of Masterchef India fame. It’s a farm-to-fork and farm-to-jar venture that collaborates with local farmers to create delicious themed dishes and jarred goods for the Pink City’s population. Their menu changes depending on what’s seasonally available — one week, you might have a Mediterranean menu to choose from and in another, Spanish dishes await.
Earthbowl Farms
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A dairy farm in Jaipur that focuses on producing the best quality milk while also defending the welfare of animals. Hit them up for artisanal chocolate bars and gift hampers for health-conscious foodies.
The PDKF Store
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This wonderful store, situated within the City Palace of Jaipur houses clothes and furnishings and other items made by the women of the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation.