Government Emporia, Goa

If shopping is what you love more than any other activity, then Goa is just the perfect shopping destination for you.  This beach state has a number of markets, flea markets and shopping plazas offering you ample opportunity to ‘shop-till-you-drop’, quite literally. You can find both designer shops and shops selling affordably priced stuff, and so it has options for all pocket-sizes. One of such places selling some amazing souvenirs and other thing is the Government Emporia, Goa.

The emporium is primarily known for its handicraft objects, which are quite popular amongst the tourists who visit Goa from all around the globe. These interesting items have a typical Goan-style that is a blend of Portuguese and Indian cultural overtones. You can shop for both things of daily use and decorative items.

Goa is not far behind as far as local art and craft is concerned. The local craftsmen of Goa are quite well-known about finery and high-level of quality.  Government Emporia, Goa is filled with this stuff including special Goan lace, colorful masks, wooden toys, table mats and much more.

Merchandise at Government Emporia

While browsing through the different sections of this emporium, you will come across some excellent traditional items for sale such as:

• Crochet
• Carved Furniture
• Bamboo Work Items
• Wood carving
• Coconut Shell Carvings
• Fine Stone Carvings
• Metal Embossed Items
• Paper Mache
• Creative Pottery
• Ethnic Clothes
• Junky Indian Home Decoration Items

Al the items are made under the support and management of the Goa Rural Handicraft and small Scale Industries Development Corporation.

The handicraft items such as stone carvings, woodcarvings, shell carvings are a big hit among tourists as they make very good souvenirs to take back home. The home decoration items such as carved furniture, metal embossed items and bamboo products are also extremely popular buys from the Government Emporia in Goa. These home decoration items are very unique and they are designed to provide a different and attractive look to your house.

The clothes line offered at the Government Emporium include authentic Indian designs and style that are perfect for the Goan ambience. Jute fabrics and cotton fabrics with batik prints are sold on a large scale to tourists. They are perfect for the weather of Goa. In all, the Government Emporia in Goa is a one stop shopping destination ideal for souvenir hunters.