It was in 1156, when Jaisalmer came into being.
Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti Rajput ruler founded the
city. Jaisalmer was located on the trade route that
linked India to Egypt, Persia and other central
Asian countries.
Shopping in Jaisalmer means bringing an assortment
embroidered items, oil lamps, and old stonework
antiques. There are a number of shops in Jaisalmer
selling these items. You can also shop for blankets,
wooden boxes and other popular buys on your tour
of Jaisalmer.
Zila Khadi Gramodan Parishad is an ideal place
to shop for shawls, silk garments and carpets.
There are a number of other shops also that sell
deal in antiques and handicraft items.
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