For those who enjoy traditional handicrafts and authentic local produce, here is a quick Ahmedabad Shopping guide. The city is particularly known for its textile variations – the colourful bandhnis and the block prints. Garvi Gurjari is a state-run Gujarat crafts store which offers the widest range of everything traditional – from sarees to dress materials and metal jewellery. Manek Chowk constitutes the busy, commercial heart of the city which leads its visitors into a maze of stalls, food and its aromas. From Alpha One and Himalaya Mall to Ravivari, a flea market, there are several shopping places in Ahmedabad which make for an experience not to be missed.