Shopping & Handicrafts

• Aromatherapy Products & Incense:

• • Pondicherry, especially around Auroville and the Ashram, is known for its high-quality essential oils, incense sticks, perfumed candles, and other aromatic products. These often use natural ingredients and local fragrances.
• Seashell Crafts: Given its coastal location, you'll find various decorative items made from seashells, including wall hangings, jewelry, and home decor.
• Dolls ("Puducheri Bommai"): Locally made dolls, often in traditional styles, are unique souvenirs.
• Woodcraft: Auroville has units like Auro Wood Works that create sustainable wooden furniture, handicrafts, and home decor items from locally sourced timber.