Shopping

Shopping in Ahmedabad

Shopping in Ahmedabad is a real fun experience. The city is truly a paradise for those fond of shopping. Though, there are varied things that one can buy from here, but the city is especially famous for the woven fabrics available in a wide variety. The markets have an enormous collection of fabrics that are painted using traditional methods like the tie and dye. Other popular works include zari work that makes use of gold and silver threads. Read on to know more about what to buy in Ahmedabad…

Fine silk embroideries, tanchoi and patola work are increasingly heading their way in the making of Gujarati textiles. Textiles consisting of garments, bed sheets etc form part of the must buy items. Ahmedabad is also known as the hub of textiles in India. You can also check out the hand crafted items that are selling like hot cakes in the market. You can even present these handicraft items as souvenirs to your closed ones.

Talking about where to shop in Ahmedabad, there are a large number of shopping places in Ahmedabad, where you can hunt for some small gift items that be kept at home as a decoration piece. If you are in a lookout for exquisite handicraft gifts, then C.G. market is the best place. It is also famous for Patola saris. Beautifully embellished clay utensils are very much in demand. Some of the places that you can check out are Khadi Gramudyog Emporiums, Kapasi Handicrafts Emporium, Hastkala and Saurashtra Emporium. The handicrafts of Gujarat are very fascinating and you'll surely end up buying more than you had actually thought of. 

Jewelry and Bags

Law garden is one of the most popular and frequented places among Ahmedabadis for street shopping.  This street alone has nearly 25 shops selling ethnic clothes and jewelry at cheap rates. With light bulbs adding charm to the colorful products, there is a bustle of activity around with shopkeepers wooing and shoppers bargaining.

Trendy oxidized jewelry, which can be teamed up with smart outfits in your wardrobe are popular buys out here. Beads, stones and other accessories are available too. You can also find all kinds of bags like shoulder bags, jute bags, handbags and ethnic jholas as uniquely Indian stuff. Looking for matching kurtis, corsets and cotton stoles with these accessories? That’s there too.

Clothing

Walk down the University road and you will find track pants, T-shirts, shorts, denims, skirts, harem pants and various kinds of nightwear, all lined up on the streets. Men can also find T-shirts, belts and cargos for them. This place is mainly frequented by students of various colleges and the university situated in this area.

Garments Shopping

If you want to buy garments, Ahmedabad city has ample options fro you. The La Royal of Khanpur has gained immense popularity because of the exclusive Indian traditional cloths that they offer. Jade Blue is another garments store in C G Road selling official and casual wear. Paras Saree Sad is a popular Saree store. Wills Life Style, the globally known retail chain have also their outlet in Ahmedabad and they sell first-class outfits. Pepe Jeans, Raymonds, Pantaloons all have their exclusive outlets in Ahmedabad.

Books, music and toys shopping in Ahmedabad

if you are in need of books, music CDs or albums at any point of time while in Ahmedabad, you have a lot of options in your hand. The Sur Sangam is a Sahjanand Avenue stall where you can find all types of music instruments ranging from harmonium to banjo. Kavita Toys is yet another good toy store from where you can buy playthings for your kid. For a wide range of CD/DVDs, visit PlanetM, Sharma Music Store or Music Zone. Natraj Book Center, Crossword, Book Plaza, Om Book Shop are few of the good book stores in Ahmedabad. There are numerous other toy-stores in Ahmedabad like Kavita Toys, New Disney Toy World etc.

Sports and footwear shopping

For sports and footwear shopping, Ahmedabad is an ideal place as many globally known brands aside from the local ones have their production and selling units housed here. Bata, Woodlands, Adidas, Reebok, Khadim are the well-known brands that you are well-acquainted with. But aside from these famous brands, there are numerous other little stores that can make happy your sporting spirit. Planet Sports, eagle Stores, Gujarat Sports are the few to name. Buy the best brands in Ahmedabad and get set for a sporty life.
For funky footwear at inexpensive rates Nehrunagar on Satellite road is an ideal place to shop. An entire range of footwear bought from major manufacturing centers are stacked on the roads to entice the passersby. Karnavati Pagarkha bazaar near Parimal garden is also a popular place for various kinds of chappals, mojris, sandals, slippers, ballerinas, strappy stilettos and high tie-ups at low prices.   
 

Watches and Jewelry Shopping

Ahmedabad has a good eye for watches and jewelry and the industry has spread rapidly in the ‘Manchester of East’. Buy your favorite jewelry and watches from the renowned stores of Ahmedabad. Zavert.com is an online retailer of jewelry products. You can buy your favorite ornaments from here. There are other well-known jewelry stores like Au Ornaments, Ratnam Jewelers; Anjali Jewelers etc. buy watches from Timex and other renowned stores of Ahmedabad.

Handicrafts Shopping

If you have a knack for rural artwork, you must visit Ahmedabad as the city is rich with métiers coming in from all other parts of Gujarat. Karigari, Akaar, Banascraft are some of the most popular artifacts stall in Ahmedabad. You can find all the handicrafts from glass paintings to handbags here.

 

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Teen Darwaja road leading from Bhadra to Patharkuva is situated in the heart of the city. Footwear, readymade garments, plastic items, all kinds of accessories, cosmetics etc are available at cheap rates over here. Anything from a needle to a dagger is sold here. Just name it and you will find it.

But remember in order to crack good deals; you need to master the art of bargaining. Ask for half of the price of what has been quoted by the seller.  So get ready to hit the streets!