Sadar Bazaar & Marble Inlay Workshops
सदर बाज़ार
A shopping street in the cantonment area where you can buy leather goods and petha. Nearby workshops let you watch craftsmen make the same marble inlay found in the Taj Mahal.
Sadar Bazaar lies in Agra's cantonment. Its streets are wider and tidier than those of the old city, and it is known for leather shoes and goods, handicrafts, street snacks and petha, Agra's candied winter melon. Along Fatehabad Road near the Taj Mahal are several marble inlay (Parchin Kari) workshops, where you can watch craftsmen cut semi-precious stones into thin slices and fit them into floral patterns. Shops recommended by guides or drivers often charge inflated prices. Compare prices and confirm the marble is genuine before you buy.
Opening hours
Around 11:00–22:00 (some shops closed on Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Agra Fort
- Jama Masjid & Kinari Bazaar
- Taj Mahal
- Mehtab Bagh
- Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Chini Ka Rauza
- Aram Bagh (Ram Bagh)
- Soami Bagh Samadh