Trade district
Dariba Kalan
Delhi, India
A narrow lane in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, that has been the city's silver street since Mughal times. Family shops sell silver jewellery by weight; ask for the 925 mark and a bill.
Dariba Kalan is a narrow lane off Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi that has been the city's silver and jewellery street since Mughal times. Its name is often linked to the Persian for "pearl without equal".
What you find
Silver jewellery, much of it 925 sterling, oxidised silver, traditional and tribal designs, gold, pearls and attar (perfume oil) shops. Many shops are family businesses going back generations.
How it works
Silver is sold by weight, with a charge for workmanship. Bargaining is normal.
Tips
- Chandni Chowk (Metro Yellow Line) is the nearest station; go in the morning to avoid the crowds.
- Ask for the 925 mark and a bill stating weight and purity.
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