Silver was an important part of the luxury accessories prevalent during the Mughal Empire of the early 16th through mid-19th century, so it remains deeply embedded in the country's luxury market to this day. And in Chandni Chowk - especially along Dariba Kalan Lane - you can find a wide variety of silver articles from simple rings and utensils to high-end dishes, decor, and adornments such as Kundan and Meenakari jewelry (the latter being the most precious and elaborate, its center in Rajasthan and incorporating exquisite depictions of flora and fauna, and especially prized by Mughal royal women).

Read more in Tripatini contributor Alina Jack's post Fantastic Finds in Chandni Chowk, One of New Delhi's Oldest Street Market Districts.