if you wish to get a glimpse of India's art & craft, a feel of the culture of the country within the purview of the city then Delhi is the place to be in. Delhi with it's innumerable shopping complexes is able to cater to every individuals desire to acquire items that have the essence, the originality of a particular region in India. Although there are shopping complexes in almost every locality in Delhi, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk are the principle shopping areas. Multiple emporia representing every state of the country are to be seen at the famous Baba Kharak Singh Marg, near Parliament Street. Each state emporium has a slice of the best of its crafts under one roof at government-controlled prices. 

Connaught Place

Cannaught Place has a long and distinguished history behind it. Named after the Duke of Connaught, a member of the British royal family, this market was designed by Designed by Robert Tor Russell in collaboration with WH Nicholls. A sprawling circular market, it was the largest of its kind in India at that time.

Apart from being the commercial and business hub of Delhi, CP has countless restaurants, watering holes, shops and emporia and cinema halls too.

Janpath

No big shops here, just small kiosks selling all kinds of cotton clothes and curios that you may like to take home. Most of the clothes are export surplus garments and are sold dirt-cheap (you just need the patience to bargain). There’s lots of silver and artificial jewellery studded with semi-precious stones in the small Tibetan shops that abound here. But then you need to know your silver from the fake stuff. Refugees who came after the Partition and Tibetans who came when China invaded Tibet settled here as traders and put up this market.

Another must while you are at Janpath is the Central Cottage Industries Emporium. Across the reoad from Janpath, in Jawahar Vyapar Bhavan, this is the place to go for Indian handicrafts.

Palika Bazaar

An underground bazaar where cheap electronic goods and clothes are there for the picking. There are around 400 shops in this market and bargaining is the mantra for shopping here, or anywhere in Delhi for that matter.

The Central Cottage Emporium in Jawahar Bhavan at Janpath is undoubtedly worth a visit for anything ethnic anc chic. It has almost anything that you might desire to buy. From furniture to clothes, to shoes that are typically Indian, to small gift items that could work as souvenirs, the Cottage Emporium has it all.

Chandni Chowk

Of course for cheaper antiques, it is Chandni Chowk. While in that area, Dariba Kalan, a narrow street, may be visited for gold and Silver. Chandni Chowk is famous for jewelry and saris, so for those who wish to get a feel of the tradition of India, Chandni Chowk is the place to visit. Chandni Chowk is also the place to buy silverware and jewellery.

Karol Bagh

Is yet another famous shopping complex in Delhi of similar nature. You can find a variety of Indian clothes, shoes and accessories out here as well as precious jewelry and bridal wear. What's more, this place sells automobiles and related accessories too.