It has long been known that Goa is the place where tourists get away with a monstrous translate of baggage. We will try to figure out what are being taken from here in such almost industrial volumes.
So, what to buy in Goa?
Souvenirs
As souvenirs from India, the statues of local gods, ritual masks, clay products, decorations and crafts from seashells, T-shirts and beach bags with the inscription "GOA", mugs with elephants, smoking accessories, drums, national musical instruments.
Carpets
Local artisans are famous for the art of creating carpets. Silk, cotton, glowing in the dark, all sorts of colors, with drawings and ornaments, such carpets are art.
Gold and silver products
Golden and silver decoration in Goa mainly handmade. Slightly crying, koshovy, with staring pebbles - but the original shape, with an unusual pattern and very, very Indian. When buying jewelry should be attentive, watch the sample, especially check silver jewelry, which can actually be made of cheap metal, but with silver spraying. And be sure to bargain.
Leather Products
Bags, jackets, belts, shoes, wallets with ethnic ornament or indian style - completely unusual and colorful things. Especially good shoes and bags here - with embroidery, ornaments, tissue inserts. The cost of them does not say that very low - but all products are very beautiful and unusual.
Fabrics
Widespread outside India Glory about local fabrics. And not in vain. India is considered a homeland sither and cotton. Local fabrics, cotton or silk, painted by unusual drawings with natural dyes, very bright and spectacular. Of these, they sew beautiful potatins, pashmina, scarves, dresses.
clothing
There is such an opinion that in India it is necessary to come with an empty suitcase - and buy clothes here. Indeed, such an abundance of clothes at low prices, however, not better quality, it is worth looking for. Ali Baba, Sari, Indian Sarafany with ornament, fabric belts, real Kashmir shawls - all this many and almost everything, with the exception of unique things from expensive fabrics, such as sari, very cheap. Here you can also sew a suit or silk dress to order.
Food
Exotic fruits, cashew nuts and various spices - all this is also exported from India. The national mixture of Masala spices is especially popular, the main ingredient of which is sharp chili peppers.
Beverages
From India, you can bring the real Indian tea, the local beer "Kingfisher", the magnificent, sold only in Goa "Old Monk" and a strong, similar to a moonshine, vodka from cashew or coconut tree called "Fenia".
Where to buy?
Shopping in Goa is best to make in the markets, small bazaars and trading orders. Golden and silver decoration is better to look in specialized salons.
Night Market in Arpore
Coloring place and the largest area and tents place for shopping. Here you can find absolutely everything: clothing, fabrics, antiques, souvenirs, furniture, jewelry and inexpensive jewelry, leather products, household items. All this can be completely cheap, unimportant quality, but sometimes there are also stunning hand-maid things. In addition to trade, you can have fun, dance, listen to music, watch various shows and tasty and inexpensively. The market works once a week on Saturdays from 18-00 to 23-00.
Day Market in Andun
On Wednesdays in Andun, a daily flea market opens. The market has been working from October to May from morning to evening. You can buy here everything that soul wishes: souvenirs, colorful Indian outfits, local spices and tea, decorations from seashells and natural stones, dishes and furniture. At the same time, it is necessary to bargain. As in the night market in Arpore, you can eat here, drink a refreshing juice, to see the views of the magicians and fireshoes, as well as listen to music and dance.
Market in Mapus
The market in Mapusa village near the capital of Panji, unlike markets in Arpore and Andun, works every day. Prices here are much lower than on the coast, and the choice is also wide. Here you can buy souvenirs, clothing, and much more, and most importantly: kitchen utensils, household items, furniture. Often go here and fresh fish with seafood - the prices for them are surprisingly low. You can get to Mapusa from both Panja and the coastal zone on local buses.
Supermarket Oxford Arcade
In Andune, there is the largest round-the-clock supermarket built on European standards. They buy here in the first place of products, there are also souvenir products, goods for children and clothing.
Supermarket shop'n'save
Located in South Goa, in the area of Benaulim Beach, the supermarket Shop'n'save will delight the wealth of choice: there is absolutely everything. Products, cosmetics, children's goods, souvenirs, personal care products Clothes - Here you can find something that will be needed during the holiday, and what will want to take to their homeland. The only minus of the store is a break, more similar to Spanish Siesta, which begins to be seized and ends with a drink.