Shopping in Hyderabad
India’s ' Pearl City’, Hyderabad is a shopper’s paradise for people visiting the city. From Mughal times to the British, Hyderabad has been an important trade centre. There are many shopping places in Hyderabad that offer varieties of goods including antiques, handicrafts, leather goods, Pearls and semi-precious stones. Shopping in Hyderabad gives an idea of Hyderabad’s true culture and also highlights what the city is famous for. Hyderabad specialises in:

Pearls:
Hyderabad’s specialty is cultured pearls in silver and gold ornaments. The Rice-pearl, a tiny variety makes for exquisite designs. Best is the Basra pearl, unmatched for its colour, sheen and worth. Hyderabad market, Laad Bazaar is renowned for pearls and semiprecious stones.

Jewellery:
Laad Bazaar is also famous for delicately crafted Silver ornaments called Filigree. Typical filigree work can also be in useful key chains, boxes, trays, trinkets etc beautifully decorated with designs in silver.

Bidriware:
Abids market deals with Hyderabad’s most famous metalwork, Bidriware with one metal inlaid or overlaid on another. Bidriware derives its beauty from the contrast created by the black background. One can go in for glass and studded bangles, plates, ashtrays, bowls, vases and huqqa bases.

Lacquered Bangles:
Colourful Lacquered/Glass bangles are a must buy especially from one of the famous shopping places in Hyderabad Laad Bazaar, near Charminar. Tempting appeal for these bangles in the Old City make them the most admired ornament of a bride-to-be.

Zardozi- Embroidery Work:
Hyderabad’s specialty also includes Zardozi (Silk thread and cord) embroidery work. In Charminar, exquisite embroidered sarees, Lacchas (Long tops with long skirts and dupatta), ghagra cholis (skirt and blouse), salwaar kameez and even embroidered sandals.

Kalamkari:
Hyderabad specialises in this famous pen painted fabric done in beautiful colours. Using Nirmal art, these are used for clothing and wall decorations, mostly portraying mythological characters from the epics, Mahabharat and Ramayana.

Embroidered Textiles:
In Nampally market, Hyderabad textiles are embroidered with mirror work that is used in Dresses, Saris, Cushion covers, Bags, Kurtas, Bedspreads etc. The famous Ikat weaving is in sarees, blankets, mats, carpets, coasters, fancy bags etc. Other varieties of sarees include the famous Pochampally, Venkatgiri, Narayanpet, and Mangalgiri. Kat Sarees, the traditional saree of Hyderabad is another attraction for women.

Handicrafts:
Rich handicraft works in wood can be seen in the form of Kondapalli toys that are quite famous. Woodwork is also in decorative items like showpieces and wall hangings.