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Returns

If you discover an issue with an item, you should contact the vendor directly and expect that
any resolution will take longer than it would in the U.S. We recommend that you keep a copy
of all your receipts, invoices, or contracts, along with the shop’s contact information. Keep in
mind, local practice may vary from U.S. standards, so don’t assume that you have a certain
number of days after the purchase to speak up or that you are guaranteed a refund.

Crafts & Souvenirs

India

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• Delhi is a great location for buying silk carpets and Kashmir handicrafts.

• Jaipur has wonderful gems, intricately worked enamelware, and woolen carpets.

• Agra is known for exquisite marble inlay items.

• Rajasthan for miniature paintings, fabrics with block prints, marvelous tie-dye and
embroidered fabrics.

• Beautiful brocades and crepe silk come from Varanasi.
• Phulkari, a stylized geometric embroidery, is popular in Amritsar and the Punjab region,
commonly found on scarves, shawls, and other types of clothing.

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Buddhist icons.

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Bhutan, the buying and selling of antiques is strictly forbidden.

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