Hyderabad has some big shopping malls and stores that offer an international shopping experience. Western outfits, Jewellery, designer wear, perfumes, accessories and all the big international brands are available. Typical Bidri items like plates, bowls, vases, ashtrays, trinket boxes, huqqa bases, jewellery, etc are worth buying. Glass and stud wed bangles of Bidri are a favourite with women. Major shopping areas of Hyderabad are Ameerpet, Somajiguda, Panjagutta, Begumpet, Basheerbagh, Nampally and Sultan Bazar and MG Road and Rashtrapati Road in Secunderbad. Laad Baazar is famous, colourful shopping centre of the old city, tucked away in one of the streets leading off from Charminar. Bridal wear, Pearls and the traditional Hyderabadi glass and stone studded bangles are sold here.
