Shopping in Kannur is as exciting as touring the mystical place. Kannur is famous for its local crafts and textiles wherein you will find a traditional touch in each and every item in Kerala. Apart from the usual knick-knacks, there are also many eatables that you can buy in Kannur. The famed banana chips are available in each and every shop in Kannur. In all major cities including Kannur, you will find not only the flea markets but also glittering malls and showrooms.
Kannur is famous for its gold jewellery shops present in the main roads with busy shopping centres.You will be amazed to see the amount of gold that is bought by people here. Kannur , apart from jewellery, is also well-known for its ivory carvings, pottery, brocade fabrics and earthenware products. It is an unforgettable experience to shop for those small traditional items in Kannur.
Also famous are the Kerala spices that are available in Kannur. You can choose from turmeric, pepper, ginger powder and other exotic spices that are available here. You can buy the famous wooden "Kathakali" face as a remembrance of this beautiful place. You can also buy the traditional Indian attire known as "Sari". Kerala is famous for its variety in saris and you can find some really good colors and designs here, especially cottons and silks.Bargaining is commonly done.
