Alleppey

Shopping Delights

Alleppey is known for its coir industry, so carpets and wares made of coir would be on your top shopping list. Alleppey is also famous for its spices, especially pepper, areca nut and cardamom and there are numerous small shops selling the finest quality spices and fresh coconut oil. If you're looking to buy jewellery, head out to Gold, Silver & Diamond Street, which stocks up on finely crafted jewellery. Also visit the Mullackal Shopping spot, which has stores selling lime, jasmine and sandalwood, along with carved knives, combs, games, toys, clothes, incense, wood carvings and heavy metal utensils. There are also numerous shops selling muslin, bronze and copper wares. Some of Kerala's best brands of umbrellas can be found here, so head to Popy's and St George. Seemati Store also houses a fine collection of gold-bordered saris at affordable rates.