Handcraft in Mumbai
 

Hi, I m in Mumbai for a couple of days. Looking to buy handcraft like statuette of shiva in brons 20 cm without be ripped! the shops I ve been visited so far offer me 4 to 5 times the price I would pay in europe for a famous 200 year old statue (forged for 2 weeks ago... of course ;) ). Honestly they most be ones place somewhere wher can can do business

Where are you staying and how much have you been asked for so far?

I'am at the Taj M. the price in the shops arround are between R15000 and R30000

I agree you have been asked for an exorbitant amount of money.

Here's the problem ... you are there for only 2 days and are staying in the most expensive and touristy place. Bombay is big and commute can be a problem. I am sure if you head north to say Mumbai Central or Dadar, you will find better prices. But you will need some local help.

You have been quoated a price way above what I paid in 2001. One of my statues was about 18 inches tall and weighed about 28 pounds and cost far less than that.

look here

http://www.himalayanmart.com/Content...77c4e%7C5f434c

http://www.vastucreations.com/cgi-bi....asp?c=Statues

http://www.ajantaenterprises.com/Gods/shiva.htm