Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.malkha.in
;
Khadi Bhavan, Humayan Nagar, Masab Tank Rd, opposite NMDC; 10.30am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Unlike industrial cotton, Malkha cloth is made near the cotton fields, by hand and with
natural dyes, which reduces strain to the cotton, the environment and on the rural job mar-
ket. The result is gorgeous; pick up shawls or fabric at reasonable prices. Upstairs is
Gandhi
Handmade Papers
10.30am-7.30pm Mon-Sat)
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papers, books and gifts.
Suvasa
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CLOTHING
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(
www.suvasa.in
; Rd No 12, Banjara Hills)
Suvasa's block-printed kurtas (long shirt with a short/no
collar),
patialas
(baggy, pleated pants) and
dupattas
are a step up - in styling, cut and
prints - from the other mainstream boutiques. A Suvasa kurta plus some leggings equals
your new favourite travel outfit.
Sheela's Arts & Crafts
(
www.sheelashandicraftindia.com
; No 17, Lal Bahadur Stadium; 10am-8pm Mon-Sat)
Tiny Sheela's is
packed with handicrafts and souvenirs: some of it's great, some of it's schlock, but there's
enough of it that you'll find stuff you like.
HANDICRAFTS
Lepakshi
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HANDICRAFTS
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10am-8pm Mon-Sat)
A great selection of Andhra crafts.
(
www.lepakshihandicrafts.gov.in
;
Gunfoundry;
Bidri Crafts
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HANDICRAFTS
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11am-9pm Mon-Sat)
Tiny shop selling bidriware at good prices.
(Abids Rd, Gunfoundry;
Anokhi
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CLOTHING
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10.30am-7.30pm Mon-Sat)
Sophisticated clothes in hand-
(
www.anokhi.com
; Rd No 10, Banjara Hills;
block prints.
CLOTHING
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