Must-Buy Souvenirs

A traditional collarless cotton tunic in a hand block-printed pattern, sourced from rural Indian craftspeople through Fabindia's artisan network.

A small decorative piece (bowl, coaster set, or vase) in Jaipur-style blue pottery, sold directly by rotating state-craft-emporium vendors at Dilli Haat.

A small bottle of alcohol-free floral or sandalwood attar from a perfumery established in 1816 in Chandni Chowk, once patronized by the Mughal court.

A small gift box of whole and ground spices — cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, garam masala — from Asia's largest wholesale spice market.

An accessible entry-level wool-blend stole from the Government of India's fixed-price, no-haggle handicrafts emporium; genuine pure pashmina pieces here run far higher, into several hundred dollars.