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Home to the famous Taj Mahal, Agra is a tourist magnet. People from all over the world come to this place to appreciate and marvel at the superb engineering and craftsmanship of the makers of this marble mausoleum. However the city of Taj is also a shopper's paradise. Agra brassware is a collector's item and the craftsmanship of the pieces are surely to woo you. Agra is famous for brassware. The skilled craftsmen and metal workers in this city have been making fine items since the medieval ages. With the skill passed on by the predecessors to the successors through centuries, the fine carvings on brass material make them look attractive. Some of the best brassware items made here are: lamps; vases; jars; plates; jewel cases, caskets and decorative items and even jewelry. If you however want to get back to those ages; do not forget to buy water pipe. Colloquially termed as hookah, the water pipes fitted with best quality tobacco used to give the smoking pleasure to the great maharajas, sultans and the common people. Agra brassware is a fine combination of functionality with the aesthetic beauty. The shops sell everyday items like jars and plates to showpiece items like hookah and heavy vases. The brasswares have a fine enamel coating on them. The floral designs and geometric shapes etched on the brass made materials are really appreciable. These items make for nice souvenir and gift items. The best places to shop for Agra brassware are located near the Taj Mahal complex. Lined by shops, the areas such as Sadar Bazaar; Kinari Bazaar and Munro Road are some of the best places to shop for brassware. You could also buy authentic brassware from the Uttar Pradesh government owned Gangotri emporium. Alternately you can buy the brassware from the artisans themselves at Shilpagram crafts village. Sold at comparatively reasonable price the items are examples of superb craftsmanship.
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