I used to go to Bombay with a suitcase inside a suitcase. This was in the days when you could have 2 suitcases FREE. I filled the extra with fabric and spices. Bombay had the most beautiful solid color cottons @$1/meter I've ever seen. They required prewashing with Synthrapol or Retayne (don't remember which), but they were worth it. Also,In Delhi, I bought silks @$5/meter. Now I wish I'd bought a lot more silks! I did buy enough to make my daughter's wedding dress and my dress for her wedding. I should mention that I was able to fly there easily because DH was a PanAm Captain. Ah, those were the days!