Jew Town in Cochin has a lovely old world charm, brightly painted walls with interesting Hebrew inscriptions, narrow lanes leading to one of the oldest Synagogues and streets dotted with spice and antique shops.
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It is one of the oldest Jewish settlements in the world dating back to 700 B.C. when Jewish traders came to the shores of Cochin seeking spices. Now only a handful Jews remain. You can read more about their history
here.
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Intricately carved spice boxes over-flowing with aromatic spices displayed on the streets.
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The antique shops got us excited, but we were also a bit wary considering it is one of the prime tourist spots.
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It was wonderful walking and exploring the lanes of Jew Town. A
n old shop selling hand embroidery and textiles.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84g6cJ1TY2jZRacNnsNgVZWqUwFX_af_2hsa0HZ6gyXM31M-9V1ae38ExvvdmLg12ywGNX61Jpnu-juecvNsme7TbSgCDw2BxWzve8-uu2br6hhs0StuZaGgDNnx515ZMnOvmQA/s640/jj1.jpg)
Some of the pieces we picked up from Jew Town,
Wooden Padukas ( slippers)
Seasoned wooden kitchen utensil.
Useful tip: Look around many shops and bargain hard;-)