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Mysore
is a shopper's paradise. It is surrounded by sandalwood and rosewood
forests. Thus, most of the tourists coming to Mysore look for items made
from sandalwood or rosewood. Though a bit expensive, these pieces make
excellent gift as well as decorative items.
Aromatic incense sticks, the famous Mysore Silks renowned for their
excellent quality and everlasting lustre, delightful Mysore wooden toys or
an incredible assortment of sandalwood, rosewood, teakwood and ivory arts
and crafts - there's so much to shop for, in Mysore.
At the Government Sandalwood Oil Factory, you can buy sandal
powder, sandal oil and scented incense sticks. The sandalwood oil might be
a bit expensive but is an essential commodity to be bought in Mysore.
Mysore silk sarees are very popular and coveted by the ladies. At the
Government Silk Factory one can see the master weavers at work and buy the
best quality, shimmering silks straight off the looms.
Apart from the sandalwood items and silk, Mysore is also famous for the
stone-carved statues. The best place to shop is the Cauvery Arts &
Crafts Emporium on Sayyaji Rao Road, which is the main shopping area.
There are also many other craft shops on Dhanvantri Road. One can go
shopping in the little back streets and by lanes that offer some exciting
bargains.