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Writer lists 7 souvenirs from travels across Indian states
Hindustan Times··5 Sept
A Hindustan Times travel writer recommends seven souvenirs from trips across India, from Maharashtra's Kolhapuri chappals to Kashmir's pashmina shawls and Coorg coffee. The piece links regional purchases to local craftsmanship, citing leather sandals from Maharashtra and soft Kashmiri textiles. The author says every Indian state has distinctive items worth bringing home beyond photographs alone.
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What It Means For You
- Travellers to Maharashtra can buy Kolhapuri chappals, leather sandals cited as practical regional souvenirs.
- Kashmir's pashmina shawls are noted for softness, warmth and textile craftsmanship.
- Coorg coffee is among seven regional items the writer highlights from Indian trips.
What's Happening
- The writer says a trip feels incomplete with only phone photographs and no local keepsake.
- Kolhapuri chappals work with Indian and casual Western outfits, the piece notes.
- The list spans footwear, textiles and food products from different states.
Regional Crafts Across India
- The author has browsed markets, local shops and roadside stalls across Indian destinations.
- Every product recommendation is chosen through primary and secondary research, the site states.
- The writer argues each state has treasures worth seeking out while travelling.
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