UP Handicrafts Development Center Agra

The city of Taj Mahal, Agra is a famous tourist destination in India. With three places being designated by UNESCO as the World Heritage Sites; people flock to this city to witness the most famous love monument in the world. Made in memoriam of Emperor Shah Jahan's beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal; the construction work started in 1632. Under master craftsman Isa Khan, thousands of skilled craftsmen worked day and night to build this entirely marble made dome. Influenced by Persian architecture, the carvings on the walls of this masterpiece are testament to the superior craftsmanship. Tourists from all over India and around the world come to see Taj Mahal. However Agra is famous for another reason too. Traditional handicraft items like marble carvings, wooden statues, leather accessories and a lot more attract tourists to buy them. U.P. Handicraft Development Center in Agra is an authentic place to shop for best handicraft items.

Located on Fatehabad Road at Agra in the north Indian city of Uttar Pradesh; U.P. Handicraft Development Center is a one stop shop for buying any kind of handicraft related item. Owned and managed by the Uttar Pradesh government; the emporium sells best quality handicraft items at reasonable prices. You can get an exact but miniature replica of Taj Mahal at this emporium. Other items sold at this emporium are: ornamental boxes; tabletops; ashtrays and flower vases.

U.P. Handicraft Development Center has a huge collection of rugs and hand knitted carpets. Sewed by master craftsmen, the beautiful floral and geometric designs look completely machine made. Wood carved statues and lampshades are specialty of this emporium. Agra is famous for brassware too. With knowledge passed on to the next generation by the predecessors, the craftsmen who are in this profession create magic with brass. Boasting of a huge collection of items made with brass like: lamps, vases, jars, plates, jewel cases, caskets and decorative items including water pipe (hookah in colloquial term), the U.P. Handicrafts Development center would surely tempt you to buy your favorite item.