Best Handicrafts Shops in Pondicherry

 Best Handicrafts Shop in Pondicherry

Pondicherry is on the east coast of India and down south from Chennai.This town was occupied by the French for almost 300 years.The influence of the French is still visible and some of the locals still converse in French . A visit to the Auroville township will introduce to the teachings and meditation practices that is actively pursued at the centre.There are several musical performances and lectures that happen in Auroville.As a matter of fact, there are several manufacturing units in Auroville.In other words, they manufacture ready to wear garments, accessories, furniture and crafts. Most of the products are exported.

Here is our curated list of Best Handicrafts shops in Pondicherry. Thus town has several antique handicraft shops as well.

Elegance:-Handicrafts Shops

Elegance has a stock of gift items sourced from all over India. You can check out carpets and shawls from Kashmir & jewellery from Rajasthan.Further, they stock brass, bronze and wood crafts from South India.

Amarane Art Gallery:-

This gallery is on the first floor. They stock oils paintings made by the owner. Beautiful images of the rural countryside in oils and water colors are available. You can also shop for brass lamps and other items made in brass. Read More. 

It is one of the best Handicrafts Shops in Pondicherry.

Auro Wood Works:-

Auro wood has wooden masks, deities made of wood. It is a street shop on the wayside. However, they stock interesting items at good prices.

Curio Centre:- Antique Handicrafts

Curio centre has antique furniture pieces. Pondicherry was ruled by the French for a long time. Furniture influenced by French designs are available.

Geethanjali:-Antique Handicrafts

Geethanjali also stocks antique furniture collected form around the state of Tamilnadu.

The Metal Craft:-Best Handicraft Shops in Pondicherry

Metal Craft is small shop that stocks bronze statues. The bronze statues are made in Pondicherry.