Crafts Centers of India- Pondicherry

Pondicherry is famous for its handmade incense, handmade candles embossed with real petals, semi-precious stones, perfumes and a whole lot of other handcrafted items. Pondicherry has long been a center for the production of household linen, satin, twill, corduroy, poplin, chambray, oxford, cambric and Khadi.

It is also a storehouse of antique furniture and curios and colonial furniture. In Pondicherry – leather goods still retain the old world charm as exacting attention is paid to details and finish of leather products. So – you might as well expect some exotic leather products at Pondicherry stores. Pottery is a distinguished art in Pondicherry.

Special reference should be made of the residents of Auroville who make excellent pottery items that are unparallel in beauty, design and quality. And talking about Pondicherry, no one can forget its high quality aromatics. Pondicherry is famous for its non-toxic long-lasting incense sticks and aroma cones, as well as perfumed candles, scented oils and sachets etc. Pondicherry is also home to mouth watering pickles, jams, jellies, marmalades, chutneys and other food products. One can shop for French mustard, peanut butter, cheese and other rollicking goodies.