Must-see shopping in Northeast States

  • Iew Duh

    Shillong

    The vast, crowded public market area (bara bazar means 'big market') is one of the most animated shopping areas in the Northeast. You'll reach it about 1…

  • Maati Centre

    Guwahati

    Maati (Soil) supports the indigenous peoples of the Northeast through sales of their very appealing handicrafts – including saris, scarves, jewellery,…

  • Modern Book Depot

    Guwahati

    Check out this shop or United Publishers next door for a good selection of books in English, especially titles on Northeast India.

  • North East Network

    Guwahati

    This organisation works to empower rural women by supporting collectives in fields like weaving. Sales of products, such as bags, table mats and small…

  • Jagaran

    Guwahati

    Fine bamboo crafts, textiles, wickerwork, woodcarvings, traditional Assamese japi hats and many a carved rhino are all for sale at this state-operated…

  • National Book Agency

    Shillong

    This well-stocked shop has a comprehensive English-language catalogue with Indian and international fiction, plus a few Lonely Planet guidebooks.

  • Nagaland State Emporium

    Nagaland

    Has a decent selection of Naga tribal shawls priced from around ₹1000 to ₹5000.

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