Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat is a popular shopping destination among visitors owing to its open-air handicrafts bazaar. It is quite popular for its ethnic wear, Indian cuisine and cultural performances as well. From a host of crafty products to textiles to paintngs to mouth-watering delicacies, you will certainly be spoilt for choice at this Delhi shopping market.

Delhi Tourism runs this Delhi shopping market. It has small shops with thatched roofs reminiscent of a village market. The other Delhi shopping markets are structured shopping markets in comparison.

Take a leisurely stroll in Dilli Haat. Every time you visit this market you can see new vendors with new products. It will certainly be a unique experience. Shop for textiles, Kurtis, sarees, Kashmiri rugs and shawls, coir products, silver filigree work, soapstone, colourful papier mache products, puppets, lacquerware, applique work, madhubani paintings, silver and pearl jewellery and Bhadohi woven baskets. Moreover there are shops for brass handicrafts and beautifully painted wooden panels.

Textiles and Handicrafts of India @ Dilli Haat

Products by craftsmen from various Indian States including Pattachitra, Madhubani Paintings, blue pottery, dhokra art are on display in this shopping market– with mobile artisans arriving by rotation. You can find traditional Indian wear for the entire family, with ethnic designs and in vibrant colours. Women can also shop for salwar-kameez, skirts, sarees, dupattas, shawls and stoles. It is all available in Dill Haat. That is what is noteworthy.

Jootis @ Dilli Haat

The Indian ethnic embroidered closed-toe sandals, jhootis – also called mojaris – for men, women and children are  a good buy.  It is made of raw leathers – often-camel leather. This traditional footwear with a pointed front were worn by the royals, studded with real gold and gems. They turn comfortable only after use. Modern variations now sport sequins, paints , beads and bells. Kolhapuris and jute/bamboo shoes are also available.

Check out the Juttie Maker in Dilli Haat.

Shawls and Kulu caps

Shops that sell home linen, accessories and handicrafts offer variety in colour, design and range and prices are reasonable. Pashmina shalws & stoles from Kashmir, Kulu caps & woolen caps from Himachal Pradesh, silver filigree work from Odisha, wood carvings & cotton durries from South India and chiken work kurtas from Lucknow are all available here. You can walk around, check the prices & bargain. Look out for traditional bangles, beaded necklaces, bracelets & belts.

Street Food @ Dilli Haat, Delhi Shopping

There is a variety of street food that is available. Hot paratas, chana baturas, idly, doasa & chinese noodles & momos are some of them. You can also buy pickles, pappads, tea & and an assortment of digestives made from raw mango and tamarind.

The INA shopping Market, which is famous for fresh food, imported cheese, breakfast cereals, meat & fresh food is just across Dilli Haat. Dilli haat is value for money and the best Delhi shopping market in Delhi for tourists. Entry is by ticket.

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Tips for shopping in Dilli Haat:

You need to have time on your hands for a leisurely stroll

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