One of the best places to explore the art and handicraft scene in Pondicherry is the Crafts Bazaar, where you can find a variety of stalls comprising a range of handicrafts made by local artisans, such as pottery, embroidery, and basket weaving. Similarly, you have #Door Nº 6 Pudumai Handicrafts, which also showcases a variety of paintings, handmade jute bags, artistic hand-made deco, and more. For more contemporary and creative art works and paintings, you can check out #Door Nº 161 Amaran Art Gallery, #Door Nº 3 Kalinka Art Gallery, #Door Nº 17 Tasmai Art Gallery, #Door Nº 1 Click Art Museum and #Door Nº 33 Aurodhan Art Gallery, which display the works of emerging and established artists from Pondicherry and other parts of India. If you are looking for some metal crafts, you can head to #Door Nº 10 The Metal Craft where you can find copper and bronze statues of gods and goddesses, animals, and other motifs. Also, #Door Nº 25 Art Antiqua in Pondicherry is a renowned shop that specializes in restored colonial and traditional antique furniture, reproductions, and has an impressive collection of brass statues and figurines. You can also admire the sand sculptures and pottery made by talented artists at the Art & Craft Village. For some eco-friendly and stylish products, you can visit #Door Nº 50 Sri Aurobindo handmade papers and #Door Nº 120 Urban Pots, which offers terracotta pots and planters in various shapes and sizes and many unique home decor plants. A must-visit place for locals and tourists, #Door Nº 9 Wonders of Whitetown (WOW), Pondicherry is the first-ever silicon museum that features life like replicas of renowned individuals.

Pondicherry is also home to many antique shops that sell vintage and rare items that reflect the history and culture of the city. #Door Nº 9 Geethanjali Antifacts is a unique antique shop that offers a wide range of antiques, from old coins to vintage furniture. Similarly, #Door Nº 2/4 Kathiravan Furniture also offers a collection of antique wooden carvings and other antique wooden decorative items. #Door Nº 40 Curio Centre Indigenous furniture is a popular antique store that boasts an impressive collection of antique furniture, unique curios, and vintage items. #Door Nº 2 Ramana’s Art Gallery and #Door Nº 164 Royal Heritage is another antique shop in Pondicherry where you can bargain and get the best deals on all the different antique items. Visitors to Pondicherry can explore these shops to find items such as wooden pillars, huge vernacular-style teak main doors, grand antique wooden carved swings, clocks, lamps, mirrors, paintings, stone sculptures and Chola period coins. You can also browse through the other antique shops on ECR Road, where you can find metal and wooden antique items from different eras and regions.