10 Best Shopping in Delhi, India

Traditional gold earrings and beaded necklaces in muted colors and styles are the specialty of this shop.

You guessed it—this store sells a variety of ethnic and Western-style cotton casuals. It's closed on Tuesday.

Bright, tastefully decorated cotton salwar-kameez are sold here, and they have a convenient while-you-wait alteration service.

This outdoor market usually has the capital's largest selection of cheap, distinctive cotton kurtas and raw salwar-kameez fabric. Designs vary widely, from Rajasthani mirror work to gossamer Maheshwari cotton to ikat weaves from Orissa—and stalls change for various themed exhibitions.

Supremely elegant pieces, especially earrings, will tempt buyers here. The store is open daily until 9 pm.

This is a good place for cheap, attractive cotton tablecloths, placemats, bedcovers, curtains, and rugs, as well as clothing for men, women, and children.

Open since 1984, this store caters to the diplomatic community with books on international affairs, history, science, and language study.

Delhi's largest music store is where uniformed youngsters help you find your heart's desire in any category, Indian or international.

The family that runs Novel Exports comes from Kashmir, and they have stunning Kashmiri carpets, shawls, jewelry, and lacquered papier-mâché items.

Popular with locals for its endless array of cheap clothing, from Indian nightgowns and flashy kurtas to rejected Western export apparel—note how much is charged for brand-name T-shirts and sweats compared with what you pay back home. The fruit and vegetable bazaar is great fun, especially at night. The market is open every day but Monday from about 10:30 to 8.