Shopping In Surat, A Treasure Trove For The Discerning Traveler
The city of Surat in Gujarat has been recognized as a major business and commercial centre for centuries
. At the time of Mughal rule, Surat was a significant port on Indias west coast; the commercial and mercantile customs still prevail in modern Surat. However the passage of time has seen changes made and today Surat is in some aspects an industrialized modern city. Visitors to Gujarat should take the opportunity to shop in Surat, as there are innumerable shopping opportunities available here.The area has an age-old reputation for manufacturing exquisite handicrafts and handlooms. It is recognized as a centre for the creation of zari (gold and silver threadwork), crafted painstakingly in workshops large and small. The visitor should definitely take the opportunity to purchase the lovely garments, notably silk sarees, on offer decorated with kinari, zari and salma embellishments.
Surat is also well known for the intricate woodwork created here by skilled artisans using skills passed down through the generations. Beautifully constructed side tables, table lamps, boxes as well as other functional objects and works of art are on offer. Marquetry work (the art of affixing decorative material on a firm substance such as wood) known locally as sadeli is also created by the master craftsmen of Surat. Slender long pieces of wood, ivory and tin are sculpted and affixed in various patterns on caskets and boxes to form appliqud goods.
Surat is also renowned for its jewelry, in the form of diamonds, gold and silver. It is particularly famed for its diamond industry, with a major portion of the worlds diamonds cut and polished in the city; local diamonds are even exported to other countries.
The visitor has the choice of visiting the various government-run emporia as well as the numerous private stores of the city. If the visitor does not mind a little haggling, there are bargains to be had in the stalls of local vendors.
If you plan to visit the area and require a Surat hotel, there is no better choice than The Gateway Hotel Athwalines Surat. This luxurious hotel with its well appointed rooms and perfect location guarantees a pleasurable stay.
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