Shopping in Cochin

Shopping in Cochin

Every region of India has its own handicrafts traditions and Cochin in Kerala too is not an exception. When you are going shopping in Cochin, you'll see items crafted lovingly by Cochin craftsmen in the shops and even big stores. Most of these beautiful handicrafts of Kerala have been ingenuously crafted from things grown locally, such as coconut, bamboo, cane and so on.

If you are looking for exotic regional products, some of the best things to buy in Cochin would be metalware, camel-bone carvings, wood carvings, articles made of coconut shells, bamboo and cane, fabrics and carpets, gems and jewelry, embroidered screwpine mats; grass mats and other handicrafts.

Government Emporia

Cochin also has several government emporia which could be your safest and best bet for shopping in Cochin. These emporia showcase the best of the handicrafts tradition of Kerala and often offer heavy discounts on the items they sell. Some of the government emporia in Cochin include:

- Kerala State Handicraft Apex Society
- Kerala State Handicrafts Development Corporation
- Spices Board
- Ernakulam Market

Shopping Centers

Shopping is exciting at the major shopping centers of Cochin like MG Road and Marine Drive.

The small shops on MG Road sell a wide variety of textiles, handicrafts, decorative items, toys, ethnic furnishings and lots more! You'll also find big stores on MG Road hosting major Indian and international brands like Lee, Arrow, Park Avenue and others!

On Marine Drive, you can buy a range of cool items like perfumes, bags and suitcases, watches and lots more!

The shops lining Broadway near Marine Drive are a great place to pick up clothes and fragrant Indian spices.

If you wanna be more adventurous, there are also several antique dealers in Cochin. Ethnic textiles woven by hand and jewelry, are only a few of the treasures you could pick up at these antique shops.

What are the Times of Shopping in Cochin

Shops in Cochin usually open at 10 a.m. and shut down around 8 p.m. Most shops remain closed on Sundays.

So, be wild, get imaginative with your buys and have fun shopping in Cochin!

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