Shopping is an essential part of any travel itinerary. Tourists shop either to keep memento of their unforgettable trip, or to gift souvenirs to their friends and families and also because each region has something different to offer. Sanganer, a beautiful city near Jaipur, renowned for its crafts and hand-printed textiles is another town that makes for a wonderful shopping destination in Rajasthan.

The town of Sanganer is also well known as the largest center of the handmade paper industry. It manufactures the supreme quality of handmade papers and hand printed textiles by using units of block and screen printers. Traditional small floral prints form the specialty of Sanganer block printers. One can explore the Kagazi Mohalla of Sanganer, which is prominent for expert artisans. These artisans are known as 'Kagazis' and they make lovely patterns on fabrics with block-prints, that definitely please the visitors.

Famous as Sanganer textiles, these hand printed goods are famous all over India and abroad for their delicate designs and bright colors. A unique feature of Sanganer prints is the fact that colorful patterns in all possible colors are always printed on white backgrounds. So, if you are planning to shop at Sanganer make sure your purse is full because there is so much to shop that it would be difficult for you to decide what to take and what to leave.

If you love the Rajasthani art, if you want to know the intricate process of how the carvings are done, if you want to know something about textile block printing, if you like shopping more than anything else then Sanganer is a must visit place for you. Sanganer is a shopper's paradise in true sense.

Located at a distance of 40 km from Jaipur, Sanganer is famed for textile block printing, papermaking and Jaipur blue pottery. So, if you are planning to shop at Sanganer make sure your purse is full because there is so much to shop that it would be difficult for you to decide what to take and what to leave. Besides shopping there are several temples and an old Palace to spend a memorable weekend.