Cuttack
is the shopping hub of Orissa. The shopping places in the city are
stocked with distinctive kinds of handicrafts and textiles. They have
something or the other for everyone, be of any age group. Infact, there
are so many things in Cuttack that are worth buying that you will be
forced to think what to buy and what not to buy. The city is famous for
its silver filigree work, which is used in making exquisite jewelry. You can also check out other decorative items made of fine quality silver. For those who want to buy traditional fabrics, the best option is the Government-run state emporia, where one can see an amazing variety of cotton and silk fabrics. Lacquer work is also very much in demand in Cuttack. After applying several coats of lacquer, the surface of the material is embellished with delicate motifs, depicting different aspects of nature.
This work is usually found on the colorful boxes made by tribal people residing around the city. Among the other shopping items available in Cuttack, the more popular ones are brass and metal ware, including fashionable ornaments made from brass and metal that are a favorite amongst the women. For men, there are the lovely brass made tiepins and cufflinks. Stone carvings of the city can also make extremely good souvenirs to take back home.
