Pondicherry is known for its French architecture, clear blue skies, and pristine beach. Pondicherry the perfect destination for a 3 day holiday. The town has a rich culture of sustainability and spirituality which is reflected in the various places for shopping in Pondicherry. The city is famous for Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville mini city. The city is known for selling a delectable range of handicrafts, fabrics, food items, homedecor,. Across the entire city there are several #shops in the city that sell variety of things.
Shopping in most places are also known to sell everything under one roof that you could possibly need. The best part about shopping in Puducherry is that it is a duty-free destination for everything and so goods here are much cheaper than other places. The markets that are most sought after by tourist These are Janaki, Casablanca, Kalki, Cluny Embroidery Centre, Anokhi, Auro Wood Works, Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, Zuka Choco-La, Hidesign, Titanic, The Cotton House, Serenity Beach Bazaar, Nehru Street Habitart, Saram China Market, and Geethanjali.
Janaki in White Town is a one-stop shop for apparel, pottery, aromatherapy products, and hair and skin care products. It is also home to Upasana, which is a project centered around creating fashion and by including the local weaving community. Casablanca is one of the most famous stores in Pondicherry and a prominent one on Mission Street, Casablanca is the go-to place for independent designer labels from local designers. Tourist can also buy branded goods as well as home décor items, pottery, beautiful artwork.
Kalki is another boutique opposite Casablanca, is every fashionista’s dream come true. The shop with an exquisite collection of personal care products, imitation jewellery, fragrances, handmade pottery, non-leather footwear, ceramics, incense, handmade paper items, and stationery, candles and scented candles. The Cluny Embroidery Centre is in White town run by the sisters of a convent called the Cluny Convent. The embroidery here consists of cross-stitched floral patterns, table napkins, and bed covers, embroidered home furnishings. Anokhi at Caseme Street sells ethnicwear, which relies on block printing and dyeing techniques.
Anokhi is a Jaipur based company and they have a retail chain store for home furnishings, garments, and accessories. Rare printing styles such as Ajrakh, Bagru, Balotra, and Sanganer are to be found here. Auro Wood Works at MG Road, is an Auroville and specializes in beautiful wood work and creates striking idols and deities. The must-buys from Auro Wood Works are bowls, pen stands, and beautiful sculptures of Hindu Gods. Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory at SP Road, run by Aurobindo Ashram, has been making its own handmade paper since 1959 and printing them with different designs, wind chimes, notebooks, paper bags, birthday cards, designer envelopes, and more are available here.
Zuka Choco-La, on MG Road is every chocolate lover’s dream come true in Pondicherry. it’s signature hotchocolate is most sought after among range of chocolates, sandwiches and more. Hidesign, on MG Road,is a famous premium leather brand selling authentic handcrafted leather wallets, handbags, belts, backpacks, briefcases, and more. Cotton House a small nondescript shop on Aurobindo Street, sells home décor range like curtains, pillow covers, cushion covers, tablecloths, tablecloths, tablemats, and more. The numerous other shops in Pondy are a shoppers paradise.
