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clothes, many of which are now being made in India are a popular shopping
item with the tourists visiting Goa.
There are shops and boutiques
selling fashion items from around the world, including leather goods at most
popular tourist spots in the state.
All Western brand names are
substantially cheaper than in the West, and books are also at bargain
prices. Consequently, foreign tourists looking to get the best value for
their currency make a beeline for such shops.
There are a number
of brand name outlets in Panaji and the Calangute beach area - including
Nike, Levi's, Lacoste, Benetton, Lee and Reebok. These offer excellent
prices which according to foreign tourists are as much as a third less than
in their own countries.
There are also quite a few local
boutiques, operated by either locals or designers from other states who have
made Goa their home or place of business.
These include Camelot in
Ribandar on the Panaji-Old Goa road, Sangolda on the road to Calangute and
Casa Goa in Baga.
These outlets feature period furniture, home
accessories, and excellent selections from up and coming designers.
If
your taste runs to designer clothes, visit Goan designer Wendell Rodricks'
Design Space and Sosa's, run by Abel de Sousa, both located in Panaji.
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