Travel India

Goa is one place in India where you can shop in the shops by the street as well the beaches in Goa. The shops by the beach prove the best hunting grounds to pick up souvenirs that remind us of the colonial history of Goa.

Some of the most popular local markets are the Anjuna Flea market, the Mapusa Friday market and the new market at Margao.

Pottery & Terracota: are traditional crafts with utility-cum-decorative items produced by the potters with artistic perfection and realistic finish.

Brass metal ware craft: while utensils of utility are made of sheet metal (copper), brass metal casting is a craft passed on from one generation to another practised on hereditary basis.

Wooden laquerware/Wood turning:The items produced are cradels, babycarts, toys, corner stands, etc.

Crochet & embroidery: Works such as table cloths, children and ladies gartments, pillow and cussion covers, linen, etc.

Bamboo Craft: such as flower baskets, mats, and letter-holders, pen stands, fans and other decorative items.

Fibre craft: shopping bags, ladies purses, coasters and wall hangings, etc. made of banana or sisal fibre.

Jute Macrame craft: decorative bags, belts, wall hanging, lamp shades, flower pots, hangers, etc.

Coconut mask carving: done on coconut shells.

Sea shell craft: the items produced include ashtrays, lamp shades, coasters, chandeliers, curtains, pot hangers, table mats, clocks, mirror frame, etc.