State emporiums

Situated on the outskirts of Connaught Place, this complex on Baba Kharak Singh Marg houses a series of state government-run emporiums from across the country. The boutiques are a treasure-trove of traditional handicrafts, and also stock clothes, jewellery, paintings, sculptures and other accessories. Visit the Uttar Pradesh emporium for marble inlay work, Tamil Nadu for metal statues, Kashmir for carpets, Karnataka for sandalwood, Bihar for Madhubani paintings, and Tripura for bamboo and cane products. For textiles, head to the Himachal Pradesh outlet for shawls, Madhya Pradesh for Chanderi saris, Rajasthan for tie-and-dye fabric, and West Bengal for gorgeous silk and cotton saris. If you’re looking to pick up some offbeat souvenirs, visit this complex for its sheer variety, convenience and competent prices.