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15 Best Souvenirs to Buy in Udaipur

The best souvenirs from Udaipur, from bandhani scarves and miniature paintings to puppets, silver and spices, with where to buy each and tips for packing.

By the Shades of Udaipur team Published 2 min read
Handmade puppets for sale
Handmade puppets for sale. Photo by Neelam Bharti on Unsplash
Quick answer

The best souvenirs from Udaipur are bandhani or leheriya scarves, a small Mewar miniature painting, a pair of kathputli puppets, silver jewellery, a camel-leather journal, marble or soapstone boxes, block-printed cushion covers, and spices or rose gulkand. Buy in Hathi Pol, Bada Bazaar, the Jagdish Temple lanes and at Shilpgram.

Key facts

  • Light to pack: scarves, paintings, journals, spices
  • Fragile: marble, terracotta, glass bangles
  • Best markets: Hathi Pol, Bada Bazaar, Jagdish Temple lanes, Shilpgram

Here’s what to bring home, and where to find it.

Textiles

  1. Bandhani or leheriya scarf or dupatta — the classic.
  2. Block-printed cushion covers or bedspreads — light and useful.
  3. A Rajasthani turban (safa) — a fun gift, folded flat.

Art and crafts

  1. A small miniature painting — on paper or old stamp paper.
  2. Kathputli puppets — buy a pair, king and queen.
  3. Pichwai-style painting — Krishna paintings in the Nathdwara tradition.
  4. Wooden toys and painted boxes.
  5. Marble or soapstone boxes, coasters and elephants. Wrap them well.
  6. Terracotta from Molela — fragile but beautiful.

Jewellery and accessories

  1. Silver jewellery — check the hallmark.
  2. Lac bangles — bright and cheap.
  3. Camel-leather juttis (shoes) and journals.

Food

  1. Spices — red chilli, garam masala, kasoori methi.
  2. Gulkand and rose water from Haldighati.
  3. Sweets like mawa kachori for the journey. See famous sweets.

Where to shop

Packing tips

  • Roll textiles; they fill gaps.
  • Ask shops to bubble-wrap marble and terracotta.
  • Keep spices sealed and declare them if your country asks.

More in our shopping guide.

Colourful toy camels
Colourful toy camels. Photo by Neelam Bharti on Unsplash

Frequently asked questions

What is Udaipur famous for buying?

Tie-dye textiles, miniature paintings, puppets, silver jewellery and marble crafts.

What can I take home from Udaipur that's light?

A bandhani scarf, a small painting, a leather journal, spices or a pair of puppets.

Can shops ship larger items?

Many do. Get a written receipt with the address, price and expected delivery date.

Written by the Shades of Udaipur team, who have been sharing Udaipur's food, festivals and hidden corners since 2016. Prices and timings change; if something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.

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