#इसमे Best Handicraft Markets In Kolkata

4 Best Handicraft Markets In Kolkata

Immerse yourself in the cultural bustle of Kolkata and feel the traditional history of Kolkata with a glimpse of the city’s love for art. There’s no better way to travel like a local in this destination than taking a trip to explore these popular handicraft markets in Kolkata.

1. New Market

Perched on Lindsay Street in the Dharmatala area, New Market is home to 2,200 shops that specialise in countless different arts and crafts, ranging from textiles to metal artefacts, to electronic gadgets. While most people enjoy the space to understand Kolkata’s ethnic culture that is rooted in handmade products, it is a popular market for handicrafts in Kolkata. You can enjoy everything from a private day tour of this place paired with lunch or straight away dive in to learn and shop the handicrafts like Coconut (shell & husk), copper repousse, Dokra (metal casting), Dhokra (jute mat), and more.

Location: 19, Lindsay St, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700087

2. Dakshinapan Shopping Center

If you are planning an entire day to go around Kolkata and want to shop at an expansive display of handicrafts, Dakshinapan Shopping Complex is a congregation of 141 stores that showcase a variety of products spanning over 57,000 sqft area. The best way to reach this place is by making your way to Gariahat Road where you can find directions to the entryway from the Rail Overbridge in Dhakuria. Unlike modern shopping complexes, the old-timey charm of curtain interiors and the open-air display is a great way to experience the local energy as you shop for handicrafts ranging from brass metalware to handloom sarees.

Location: Dakhinapan Market, Dhakuria, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068