Hyderabad is another shopping hotspot with specialities in Bidri (metal ware). Kalamkari (practiced in two styles, the Machilipatnam and the Kalahasti), Nirmal (toys, wall hangings and other decorative articles), Kondapally Toys (figures of people and animals), Pearls (oyster jewellery), Lac Bangles, Banjara Mirror Work , Silver Filigiri (metal work) Ikat Fabric (Distinct from the Ikat fabrics of North India), Himroo (A traditional occupation of Andhra Pradesh), Handlooms and Perfumes, Kat Sarees (handicraft)
The prominent and rich market areas are Basheerbagh-Abids-Nampally , Begum Basaar - Osmanganj - Moazzam Jahi Market, Mahatma Gandhi Road - General Bazaar - Rashtrapathi Road, Monda Market, Narayanguda - Chikkadpally, Secretariat Road - Khairatabad, and Sultan Bazaar - Koti - Troop Bazaar
Friday, July 10, 2009
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