Kolkata is an outstanding city for book lovers and for anyone interested in Bengali crafts. College Street is the undisputed star — an entire neighbourhood built around books, from rare antiquarian finds to cheap paperbacks. For textiles, the New Market near Esplanade is a labyrinthine covered bazaar where you can find everything from saris to spices. Kumartuli and Kalighat are the places to look for clay idols and religious art.