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From boutique buys and wedding shopping to street deals and smart bargains, the city has something for every kind of shopper.
Street Deals If ethnic wear is on your mind, head to 25 Sindhi Market— the quintessential sari market in Ahmedabad that is also home to some of the finest textiles such as linen, curtains, unstitched dresses, etc. From handicrafts to souvenirs, the busy bylanes of 26 Lal Darwaja Market are ideal for bargain buys.
Local Handicrafts Tote bags, traditional purses, and handicrafts can be found at the 27 Banascraft (banascraft.org). All products are handmade and carefully sourced from SEWA, a woman’s cooperative society. Rest assured, you won’t be taken for a ride by the shopkeepers as the prices are fixed and quality control is stringent. For a wider range of handicrafts, including wood carvings, brass statues and idols, you can visit the 28 Kapasi Handicrafts Emporium, which is the ideal place to pick up gifts (kapasi.com). 29 Vraj: Bhoomi (vrajbhoomi.in) and 30 Asopalav Ratanpole ( asopalav. com) are reputed textile stores known for their selection of ethnic wear, and hand-embellished fabrics in block prints, ajrakh prints, and embroideries. For ethnic and party wear at competitive prices, head to the 31 Dhalgarwad Market.
Luxury Buys If you’re short on time, visit Options (optionsahmedabad. com)— a one-stop shop for high-end buys in the city. The store houses furnishing brands such as Yamini and famous clothing lines like Anokhi. For accessories and custom-made precious jewellery, Shruti
Sushma Jewellery (shrutisushma.com) and 32 House of Marigold (houseofmarigold.com) are good bets. For international brands, designer wear, and haute couture, head to the malls on CG Road.