Shopping in kolhapur

Kolhapur is well known for its textiles and cottons, in particular Kolhapuri saris. But it is of course most famous for its jewellery and leather sandals or the famous Kolhapuri chappals. You could easily get five pairs of sandals for less than Rs. 500. The jewellery from Kolhapur is known to dazzle the beholder and is beautifully crafted with delicate embossing and workmanship.

Mahadwar and Shivaji Roads are good places to shop for authentic kolhapur items. You can find a good variety of Kolhapuri chappals and other leather goods on Bhausinji Road. There are a few good buys around the bus station in the Rajarampuri area. 

Shopping Speciality --Kolhapuri Chappals (footwear)

The age old Leather and Footwear Industry in Kolhapur is a unique identity of Kolhapur in India. Apart from exporting Leather raw material in a big way, the traditional Chappals made here have a unique ethnic look and have been equally popular in India and abroad. These Chappals are still mainly prepared by hand, which helps them retain their unique appearance. Places like Kapashi, Kurundwad and Airoli in Kolhapur district have roughly 500-700 Small and Large scale Industries where these Chappals are manufactured. You would not want to leave kolhapur without buying a pair of these famous chappals!

Silver Jewellery Art
Another town, Hupri, which is situated just 16-km away from Kolhapur is a place where people are skilled in the art of making Jewellery and show items out of Silver. This traditional business has expanded throughout the Maharashtra State and notably through entire India, Nepal, Belgium, Romania and America.

What to Buy

 

* Kolhapuri chappals for all, from adults to children.
* Kolhapuri jaggery (gul) for all, as a substitute to sugar.
* Kolhapuri kakavi (liquid jaggery) for all.
* Kolhapuri Masalas and ready to serve gravies, preparations.
* Kolhapuri Saaj a special jewellery item.

* Kandi Pedhe, Bhadang, Kolhapuri Lasun Masala Chutney.