From a Kashmiri breakfast to a South Indian thali for lunch to Goan cuisine for dinner, you can have a power packed day at the Dilli Haat. The open air market, spread over 6 acres, is literally a microcosm of Indian art and handicrafts.
Dilli Haat is a unique artsy market for genuine crafts-persons. It offers invigorating blend of handicrafts, clothes, food, music and culture from all over India. And its village like set up is alluring. It is a colourful potpourri of art, culture and handicrafts.
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You get an endless list of ethnic items like shawls, stoles and scarves in silk or cotton, phulkari duppatas, chikankari fabric, kantha work saris, khadi fabric, leather products like bags or juttis and kohlapuris, wrought iron figurines, cane furniture, Madhubani paintings, Tanjore paintings, antique treasure troves, hand painted papermache products, jewelry boxes and trays, jute baskets and bags. Girls can shop for variety of ethnic accessories from all over the country.
The best bet about shopping at the Dilli Haat is not only the variety of items, but also that you can use your bargaining skills to the utmost.
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Dilli Haat also organises cultural events on special days and festivals. Artists from across the country come to light up the evenings with their talents. One evening there will be a bhangra performance, and the next day the air will be rendered thunderous with Gujarati garbas.
If you like exploring desi culture on your trips, Dilli Haat is numerous experiences rolled into one. All around colourful items sold by the actual producers and artists means you can partake of a genuine experience. There is a lot of difference in buying a Pathachitra from a boutique, and picking up a piece from the real artist, talking to him about the meanings and techniques behind the painting.
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The food arena at Dilli Haat is a paradise for food lovers. Even as you shop, the aromas wafting from this corner can easily distract you. You get the best of Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. And you can mix it up as you wish. Moving from Hyderbadi biryani to Patiala lassi sure sounds like a fun day.
So, the next time you are in Delhi, don’t miss an amazing travel experience at Dilli Haat.
