If you’re heading to Goa, don’t forget to carry your shopping bags, along with beachwear and sunscreen, for all the exotic delights that Goa has to offer. If you are ready to put some bargaining skills to use, you can find some pretty good deals on some very interesting jewelry.
Where to shop:
Head to the Saturday Night Market and Mackie’s Night Bazaar, both held on Saturdays in the Arpora-Baga area. Or if you love to hunt for thrifted treasures and drool-worthy delights, go to Anjuna beach for its Wednesday flea market, which features over 500 stalls of exotic jewelry, clothes, home decor and more. Besides these happening hubs for shoppers, Goa has endless beach markets all over.
What to buy:
Bright and colorful Tibetan jewelry stalls form a major part of the Goan market. These exotic handcrafted pieces adorned with turqouise and coral stones are priced at Rs 200 onwards. Heavier jewelry like neckpieces can cost you anywhere between Rs 500 to Rs 2000, or more if it is made with silver and precious stones.
-Besides a lot of beautiful beads and stones, Tibetan jewelry also features a lot of intricate metal work.
-Handmade silver jewelry also dominates the Goan markets. These pieces are usually chunky and shine with ethnic influences and can be incorporated into your wardrobe for a fashionable, folk-art touch.
-Last but not the least, don’t forget to pick up some local seashell jewelry while in Goa. The variety of beaded and shell jewelry is endless and is available at dirt-cheap prices.
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