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Andaman is a place where you can revel in the natural and pristine beauty of the islands, swim in the tranquil waters, indulge in a number of adventure sports activities and fill your lungs with pollution-free air. When you are done with all these, you will be surprised to know that you are still left with another activity that you didn't even think you can engage in the Andamans. Shopping in Andamans is considered by many to be a wonderful experience.
The best place to spurge on shopping in Andamans is Port Blair. Port Blair is dotted with shops brimming with multi-hued corals and seashell keepsakes. While shopping in Andamans, the popular items that you should look for include,
• jewellery like earrings and bracelets made of shell.
• Mother of pearl jewellery and other handcrafted items.
• Palm mats, and
• Eye-catching lamp shades made of coconut shell.
• A number of artifacts carved out of wood that includes, walking sticks, bowls, trays, ashtrays and furniture.
• Handicrafts made of cane.
Andaman's chief commercial center is also at Port Blair and is called the Aberdeen Bazar. There are a number of Government Emporiums that include the Cottage Industries Emporium, and the Gram Khadi Commission. Shopping in Andamans is made more interesting by the presence of countless private shops, eateries and pubs in Andaman and Nicobar.
You can also check out the other major shopping centers at Goalghar, Junglighat, Prem Nagar and Delanipur. All of them are located at a distance of 3 to 4 km from the Aberdeen Bazar.
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