Agra is also known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work. Agra is also well known for its sweets 'petha' and 'Gazak' and saltish snack 'Dalmoth. The main shopping areas of the city are Sadar Bazar, Kinari Bazar, Raja-ki-Mandi, Sanjay Place and the Taj Mahal Complex. Shopping is recommended at the Govt. Emporia or Souvenir Shops approved by U.P Tourism.

Government Emporia

• U.P. Handloom, Sanjay Place, Hari Parbat, M.G. Road, Tel : 2850512

• Rajasthali - Rajasthan Handicrafts, Taj Mahal Complex, Tel : 2330417.

• UPICA, Sanjay Place, Hari Parbat, M.G. Road,

• Gandhi Ashram Khadi Bhavan, Raja-ki-Mandi, Tel : 2857695.

Shopping Malls

• Pacific Mall, Fatehabad road.

• TDI Malls, Fatehabad Road, Tel. 4014034, 4014600

• Pacific Mall, Fatehabad Road

Souvenir Shops

The city has a number of Souvenir Shops approved by U.P. Tourism details of which can be had from the local Tourist Office:

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