5 things to put on your Kashmir shopping list

5 things to put on your Kashmir shopping list

Kashmir’s handicrafts are famous around the world, as are its dry fruits. There’s lots of

interesting little bric-a-brac to pick up while you’re browsing the streets, but here’re a

few things that the city is famous for. We tell you what’s really worth spending on.

 

Dry fruit and spices

Kashmir is known for its spices and quality dry fruit. Shop for different varieties of walnuts

including burzil walnuts, kagzi walnuts and wont walnuts which are available in abundance.

 

Antique silver jewellery

If you enjoy rummaging through large quantities of trinkets in silver, you’ll love Srinagar. From

ornamental jewellery to larger decoration pieces, you’ll get silverware with intricate carvings like

nowhere else.

 

Pashmina Shawls

Over the years, Kashmir’s famous Pashmina shawls have become rarer to find and more expensive to buy.

 

Papier mache products

Easier on the pocket and more practical for tourists with luggage constraints, are the many

papier-mache products sold all over the city.

 

Carpets

Silk carpets are among Kashmir’s most famous creations, and though some could cost you a package,

they’re worth every bit.