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, jeweler and embroidery work. Agra is also well known for its sweets 'Petha' and 'Gazak' and Ssaltish snack 'Dalmoth.

Shopping is recommended at the following Emporiums.

Akbar International
Fatehabad Road, Taj Ganj Agra

Kraft Palace
506, The Mall Agra
Phone : +91-562 - 2364103-5
Fax : +91-562 - 2362342

Geneshilal Emporium
13, M. G. Road, Agra
Phone : +91-562-2364842, 2367842

Handicraft Inn
3, Garg Niketan, Fatehabad Road,
 Taj Ganj, Agra
Phone : +91-562-2330065, 2330448
Fax : +91-562-2334355, 2330880
E-mail : handinn@sancharnet.in

Kohinoor Jewelers
41, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Agra
Phone : +91-562-2364156, 2368855, 2368856
Fax : +91-562-2364155
E-mail:
kahinoor_jewelers@sancharnet.in

Marble Emporium
Opp.  Central Telegraph Office
18/1, Gwalior Road, Agra Cantt, Agra
Phone : +91-562-2225828, 2225830
Fax : +91-562-2226006
E-mail : postbox@vsnl.com
Web Address: http://www.marbleemporium.com

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