Kaarigar Handicrafts

Vancouver

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Kaarigar Handicrafts

Kaarigar is the Hindi and Urdu word for 'artisan', and that is exactly what you find here: gorgeous Indian artwork. From carpentry to metalwork, embroidery to jewellery, the pieces found here embody the artistic excellence of the subcontinent.

Shopping

The casual shopper will enjoy a stroll along Robson Street with its unique boutiques, coffeehouses and restaurants. Granville Island is one of Vancouver’s shopping hotspots and the hub of epicurean delight. The Public Market overflows with fresh vegetables, fruits and exotic herbs and spices. Art and handcrafted items, custom-built kayaks, wooden musical instruments, blown glass, leather goods and one-of-a-kind toys are a small sampling of items for sale.