What to Buy from India?
Food and Spices
India is a country that attracts attention with its diverse cultural richness. For this reason, the items that can be bought from India also vary. The currency of India is the rupee. As of 2019, 1 lira is equivalent to 11 rupees. Therefore, it is possible to shop at affordable prices in India. Items unique to India can be bought from India; food and spices, traditional clothes and fabrics, and various souvenirs. Below are items that can be bought from India, shown in categories.
Clothes and Fabrics
Assam tea: It is one of the most consumed teas in India. It gets its name from the Assam region in the north of India. It is a black tea with a different aroma and taste.
Asafoetida: The plant used as a spice in Indian cuisine is called Asafoetida because of its bad smell. The plant, also known as Devil's Dung among the people, resembles garlic when raw and cooked leeks when cooked.
Dosa: It is a rice batter resembling a crepe, native to the Indian subcontinent. Its price is around 20-50 rupees.
Pav bhaji: It is a vegetable curry dish served with a soft, buttery bread. It is consumed as fast food in India.
Pani Puri: It is a snack consumed by filling deep-fried round pastries with a mixture of chili pepper, tamarind pickle, chaat masala, onion, potato, or chickpeas.
Saree: It is a colorful and embroidered fabric between 3 and 5 meters long. Indian women wear it as an outer dress.
Pashmina shawl: These are silk-cashmere or silk-cotton blend scarves.
Lehenga: It is a traditional garment, usually worn by women at weddings, consisting of a blouse and a long, colorful, embroidered skirt.
Ayurvedic products: These are products for herbal and skin care. They are detoxifying products made from mixtures of herbs such as saffron, henna, green tea, and cloves.
Souvenirs
Madhubani paintings: These are paintings depicting various Indian themes created with intricate Indian patterns.
Lamps: Traditional oil lamps of various types, sizes, and shapes are perfect for home decor.
Handicraft puppets: These are traditional puppets that reflect Indian culture.
There are many more items like these that can be bought in India. For example, India is an advanced country in terms of jewelry production and use. It might be a good idea to buy various pieces of jewelry when returning from India.
