Pearls, Pochampalli silks, vegetable-dye paintings, miniature paintings, lac bangles, block-printed textiles, handlooms bedspreads. The list is endless. The shops on Patthargatti Road provide a variety of saris, silks, cottons, and readymade outfits. Recommended shops are Kalanjali, Public Garden, and Meena Bazaar (in Tilak Road and Basheer Bagh). For pearls, visit Mangatrai (outlets in Patthargatti and Basheerbagh) or Lepakshi, the Government of Andhra Pradesh's handicrafts emporium at Gunfoundry.The Cottage Industries Exposition (Begumpet and Sarojini Devi Road, Secunderabad) is a good hunting ground for handicrafts, carpets, furniture, linen, and miniature paintings. If you are the Begumpet outlet, you could hop over to Contemporary Arts & Crafts (in Panjagutta area). The shop prides itself in its beautiful collection of fabrics, objects-de-art, table and bed linen, wooden and wrought iron furniture, beautiful tea cups, paintings, and home accessories. Your next halt should be Lad Bazaar, also called the 'Bridal Bazaar of Hyderabad'. The real draw is the exquisite range of stone-studded lac and glass bangles. Nayeem Bangles and Jewellery Shop specialize in stone, shellac and metal bangles in all the possible colours. The designs are intricate and eye catching. The Sultan Zari Palace specializes in rich zari and zardozi (fine gold-thread embroidery) saris and wedding outfits.