Shopping forms an integral part of the tourist experience and shopping in Hampi is no different. The stone carvings by local artists are a good piece of memorabilia to take back from Hampi. Leather crafts, musical instruments, handicrafts made out of banana fibres and cheap hippie clothes all form a huge part of the Hampi tourist experience. The main bazaar is a huge tourist draw and many of these handicrafts can be bought there.