Shopping In Andaman Island
Andaman is simply the heaven for the recluse and ‘shopping in heaven’ is a priceless experience. In the beach paradise, Port Blair is the right address where buyers can splurge on traditional crafts! The most colorful items that can be purchased are decorative seashell souvenirs and multi hued corals. They come in various shapes and sizes and make for attractive gifts. These lovely island specializes in various crafts namely wooden craft, shell craft etc. The islands are dotted with coconut trees and many objects are made of coconut items like finger bowls and table lamps.
What to buy
- Shell jewellery like earrings, bracelets
- Tortoise shell
- Palm mats
- Coconut shell lamp-shed, table lamps, finger bowls
- Woodcrafts like walking sticks, ashtrays and furniture made of mostly local padauk wood, wooden statues of male and female
- Bamboo cane craft
- Nicobaree Mats
Where to buy
- Aberdeen Bazaar
- Government Emporia which include Gram Khadi Commission and Cottage Industreies Emporium
- Goalghar
- Delanipur
- Prem Nagar
- Junglighat
