The historic city of Hyderabad is a shopper's delight! From the world famous pearls to traditional arts and crafts, from textiles of all modern brand names to ethnic wear, the city offers an astounding variety of shopping. And what's more unlike many other cities, shopping is not confines to a particular area in Hyderabad.

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If you want to take home the delights of Hyderabad, take a stroll in many markets in the evening... the city is bound to charm you with its warm touch and hearty glitter.

In this Hyderabad shopping guide, we have suggested some great local items you can purchase during your holiday to Hyderabad. Be sure to enjoy a local meal at one of the many Hyderabad restaurants after your shopping escapades. For more general shopping information, check out our India Shopping Guide.

Hyderabad Shopping Guide

The main shopping areas include Basheerbagh, Abids and Nampally. You can find everything in the biggest showrooms form jewellery, textiles, handicrafts to footwear, ready-mades and general goods in the markets. Other favoured places are Begum Bazaar (brassware), Laad Bazaar (diamonds, pearls and precious metals) and Mahatma Gandhi Road.

The other areas in the City, which are turning into hubs for shoppers include Ameerpet, Himayatnagar, Begumpet, Somajiguda and Punjagutta. The City also offers mega malls, these malls bring everything under one roof from shopping to entertainment and food, giving the shoppers a unique experience.

Pearls & Jewellery

Carrying on the ancient prosperous pearl trade, of the expensive, the exclusive, and the rarest in the world, Hyderabad still remains the pearl capital. Artisans have over the centuries become experts in segregating, categorizing and polishing pearls to give them various attractive hues. Hyderabad is also known for its bangles made of glass and lacquer and studded with stones. The place to shop for bangles of the largest variety and at reasonable prices is the Laad Bazaar adjacent to the historic Charminar.

Laad Bazaar (Near Charminar): World famous for artificial stone bangles. Adorn yourself with the most scintillating melange of Lac bangles, richly studded with precious and semi-precious stones, pearls and glass beads in different colours and shades.

Handlooms & Saris

Hyderabad has innumerable showrooms that showcase the most distinctive heritages of the city - Handlooms, Dharmavaram silk saris, with their broad borders & woven brocaded gold patterns. Narayanpet saris blend the native tradition with the art of the classical weavers of Varanasi, Venkatagiri saris, with graceful strains of gold. Pochampalli saris, woven using the exclusive lkat technique, Gorgeous Gadwal that typifies Andhra traditional style.

Handicrafts and toys

Handicrafts and toys are among the most sought-after pieces for the shopper in Hyderabad. There is the Bidriware or inlaying of sliver on black metalware that makes lovely decorative pieces. The art is a Persian one that became popular in Hyderabad.

Another art that was also influenced by Persian culture was 'Kalamkari' where a quill is used to paint on fabric. There are two types of Kalamkari in Andhra Pradesh. One is the decorative and wall-hanging pieces of Srikalahasti in Chittoor district while the other is block printing on fabrics for dress material and furnishing at Machilipatnam.

Shilparamam: An ethnic art and craft village. Try some of the spectacular objects of art, crafts, beautiful and decorative knick-knacks of all kinds, traditional handloom textiles, carpets, durries and bed linen made here.

Kondapalli toys: Colourful representations of mythological figures from Hindu epics, birds, animals and occupations of daily life, these toys have a distinct and unique style, making it one of the most popular souvenirs for tourists.

Bidriware: Bidri, an ancient art, has been aptly made to suit contemporary taste such as cufflinks, vases, ashtrays, ornaments, knick-knacks, nameplates and more. Famed for the stunning contrasts provided by the shining silver and brass inlay work, the unique charm of Bidriware cannot be claimed by any other metalware.

Nirmal Art: Working with plain embossed designs, Nirmal paintings and exquisite in style and theme with softwood as the prime media with indigenous colours.

Brassware: You can get marvellous brassware, from the famous master craftmen of Pembarty. Painstakingly created, these breathtakingly beautiful statuettes, figurines, and decorative panels make wonderful gifts.

Zardosi embroidery work: A speciality of Hyderabad is Zardosi embroidery work (Silk thread and cord). A large collection of embroidered saris, Lacchas (Long tops paired with long skirts and dupatta), ghagra and cholis (skirt and blouse), salwar kameez and even sandals with embroidery work are found here especially near Charminar.

Shopping Places

Totaram Papalal & Sons Jewellers

Established in 1901, Totaram has a large variety of Kadas, bangles, bracelets, rings, Mangalsutra, earrings, pendents, necklaces and chains at reasonable prices.

Address : 4-1-966, Abid Road, Hyderabad - 500 001

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 24755225

Suraj Bhan Jewellers

Started in 1932, the only jewellery showroom at that time which was approved by the British Government. They offer traditional jewellery, Kundan jewellery and diamond jewellery.

Address : 5-9-30/6 & 7, Near Hotel Ohri's, Beside Ram Medical Hall, Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad - 500 063

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 23220101, 23230317

Paras Jewellers

Paras Jewellers is a complete house of fashion jewellery and they are specialist and manufacturers of natural pearls. Also available are ornaments, costume and traditional jewellry, meena work jewellery, pure silver ornaments, ethnic and modern imitation jewellery and cosmetics.

Address : #20-4-1191/3&4, Inside Kasat Market, Lad Bazaar, Hyderabad - 500 002

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 24577153, 9849555867

Cottage Industries Exposition

Cottage Industries Exposition offers exquisite and priceless silk and woolen carpets. Exclusive chain stitch rugs, shawls, furniture, household linen, handicrafts, brassware, rosewood, sandalwood, marble and pearls. They are a government recognised showroom.

Address : Snehalata Building, 6-3-871, Opp: Blue Moon Hotel, Greenlands Road, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 23401302, 23410852

Bidri Crafts

Bidri Crafts situated in central Hyderabad is engaged in production and distribution of handicrafts and metalware gifts.

Address : 5-9-322/4, Gunfoundry, Hyderabad - 500 001

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 23232657, 23233663

Amarwood Handicrafts

Established in early 70's in Hyderabad, they produce high quality furnitures by combining modern technologies with old manufacturing handicrafts. They manufacture furniture like sofas, dewan, cabinet, bed and dinning.

Address : 8-2-460/2, Plot 2, Road No 6, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 23351234, 55824255

Gansan Tanjore Art Gallery & Art Club

It is a biggest Tanjore art gallery in Asia. They supply Tanjore materials like semi-precious stones, mukk board, smoothing board, arabic gum, gold leaf and Tanjore design books.

Address : Plot # 44, 4th cross, Trimurthy Colony, Mahindra Hills, East Marredpally, Secunderabad - 500 026

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 27734855, 32945855

Westside Department Store

Westside Departmental store is very famous departmental store in the area which provide various quality products like cosmetic goods, garments and electronic products.

Address : Khan Latif Khan Estate, Fathe Maidan Road, Near L B Stadium, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad - 500 029

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 66666000/ 01/ 02/ 03

House Full Department Store

House Full is one of the biggest store chain which offers home furniture and appliances, building materials, consumer electronics etc under one roof.

Address : 16-8-931/2, Malakpet, Nalagonda Cross-Road, Beside Bharat Petrol Pump, Hyderabad - 500 036

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 32426755, 32426937

Satya Departmental Store

Satya Departmental Store is a store where you will find all the day to day necessary items to shop for. They offer food items, garments, jewellery, electronic appliances among others, all at reasonable rates.

Address : 2-1-1130/19/5, Ram Nagar, Mushirabad, Hyderabad - 500 020

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 27654141

Taruni Super Market

Taruni Super Market one of the hot favourite supermarket amongst the local people because of its quality products of garments, jewellery, appliances and cosmetics.

Address : 1-5-35/1, Jai Hanuman Mandir, Maruthi Nagar, Dilsukh Nagar, Hyderabad - 500 060

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 24042411

Globus Stores Pty. Limited Departmental Store

Globus Stores Pty. Limited was established in 1998 and it is a part of Rajan Raheja Group. Their store provide quality garment, cosmetic, jewellery, footwear and accessories.

Address : City Center Mall, Junction Of Road No 1 & Road No 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 23351303 / 05 / 07

The Bombay Store Departmental Store

Established in 1906, The Bombay Store was the first retail store to get listed in Bombay Stock Exchange. They have a huge collection of apparel, fashion accessories, personal care, food and beverages, stationery, home accessories and soft furnishings.

Address : Road No.10, Charan Pahadi, Banjara Hills, (Next to 'Our Place' Restaurant) Hyderabad - 500 034

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 55996666

Sheelas Arts & Crafts

Established in 1966, Sheelas is famous destination amongst the people who loves arts and crafts. Sheelas is specialised in providing quality Indian handicrafts, souvenirs, corporate gifts, mementoes, jewellery and other products.

Address : Shop No: 17, Inside Lal Bahadur Stadium Complex, Opp: Nizam College, Hyderabad - 500 029

Phone : +(91)-(40) - 23236944

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