Things to Shop for in India

I was browsing on the web, looking for some shopping attractions in India & stumbled upon an article which by the way, I accidentally misplaced its bookmark. Yes, its silly & not my usual style; I always state references & sources in my informative articles. I do apologize. Ok, moving on with the topic, I shall list the things that can be bought cheaply in the article. Also note that it you should avoid some unscrupulous individual(s) offering you a deal where you pay half now & half after you receive the package.

Some of the things to buy at good bargain prices in India:

· Kashmir is a heaven for carpet lovers. You should know what you are buying as the features that affect the price of carpets include percentage of silk, number of knots, & type of carpet. The theme for the carpet design is usually a melody & it becomes the pattern on the carpet. It is unknown how the melody of a song is translated into the melody of the pattern but at least its not nuclear psychics. Prices range from 200-300 rs ($5 to $7) pr/foot.

· Unbreakable paper mache made into boxes, lamps, plates & even some accentuated with gold. Prices are as low as 15-20 rs ($0.35 to $0.47) each.

· Quality of paper affects the price of beautiful Hindu mythology & hunting scenes on silk paintings. India is a predominantly Hindu country so the Hindu religion is infused into artwork too. Expect to pay 30-35 rs ($0.70 to $0.82) for a 40x60 cm sized silk painting.

· An excellent buy in India are bedspreads & table covers. You can buy them for as little as 50 rs ($1.20)!

· Another excellent buy in India is cloth. Good quality cloth can be had in India & can be tailor made for you into clothing. The cloth is cheap & some may even look like silk but us actually a special kind of cotton. Knowing the difference between the two will help you avoid being cheated.

· Good quality shoes come cheap in India but you must bargain for them! I have a full leather sandal present from my mother on her trip to New Delhi, India which cost about $20. I still think & believe that the item is overpriced.