M.G. Road is a popular shopping area in the city located between East Fort and Palayam. Various shops in and around M.G road showcases some fine examples of Kerala art. Sculptures and furniture in  teak and sandalwood, coir handicrafts, brass items,  masks of Kathakali models, textiles and handloom materials are available at the various shops in and around M.G.Road.  

Some famous shopping outlets on M.G. Road are the Kairali Government Emporium opposite the Secretariat, Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan (Phone: 0471-2331627- opposite the Ayurvedic College, SMSM Kerala Government Handicrafts Emporium (S.M.S.M Institute Central handicrafts Emporium, Puthenchantal, Thiruvananthapuram-695001.Phone: (91) (471) 2330298 / 2330625,  Email: Contact now) behind the Secretariat, are good shops for handicraft items. Natesan’s Antique Arts (0471-2331594) is another place where one can purchase local handicrafts, bronze items or unusual souvenirs. 

For textiles visit Parthas (Parthas, Power House Road, Thiruvanathapuram. Phone : 91+471-2461949, 2462164, Fax : 2463136, Telex : Konalena, Email: Contact now ). Some of the other outlets such as Variety, Style Plus and the Jewel Hut on M.G. Road offer fancy jewellery such as chains,  bangles, earrings, varieties in headgear. Higginbothams, DC Books and Paico Books are good choices to buy books.