Exploring The Gujarati Market: A Hidden Treasure Trove For All Things Ethnic

As you cross the Janpath market, located on the left of the handloom house is the Gujarati Market. It's a wide lane with small shops and vendors on the pavement. This place has a very colourful, ethnic and beautiful ambience as the market offers options of styles and designs not only specific to Gujarat but found in various other parts of the country as well. The best part is that you can bargain very heavily. Come follow us into the market!

Tons Of Beaded Jewellery 

Elaborate neck pieces with intricate designs giving a very raw metallic look are available aplenty. Long ones as well as heavy ones covering every inch of your neck are available in many shapes, designs and colours. Different pieces are priced differently, ranging from Rs 200-2,000. Don't forget to bargain to snatch the best price!

Vibrant Coloured Bags 

Sizes are to be found in all ranges - handbags, sling bags (with fringes and without) clutches, wallets and even mini wallets. A similarly wide variety is present terms of design and colour. Extensive thread work on the bags is available in Gujarati, Rajasthani as well as Kashmiri designs. Not only this, lots of variety can also found in the materials themselves - leather, faux leather, jute, cotton and  synthetic. (Tip: look up Shop No. 22 especially for bags!)

All Dupattas Under The Sun 

Gujarati Market is one of the best places to shop for dupattas. Since shops are placed close to each other and the market itself is on a wide road which does not see crazy footfall per se, it makes the shopping experience easy and enjoyable. Again, the plethora of designs available makes the place a dupatta wonderland. Phulkari, shalma, patola, bandhani, kashmiri, lehariya et al, on all kinds of materials like silk, georgette, chiffon, net etc. can be bought for prices as low as 100 bucks! (Prices vary on the material and the work on it.)

Sarees, Lehengas & Loads More

Beautiful Rajasthani and Gujarati lehengas with matching blouses can also be found here. And don't just stop at that, kurtas and sarees of many designs for all occasions are up for grabs too. Cloth pieces (some can even be used for fancy events and weddings) and neck patches which are basically already designed and embroidered pieces of cloth ready to be used while sewing kurtas or tops along with vibrant laces are some special finds you’ll get here.

Kitschy Home Decor Stuff

Dress your home along with yourself! This market also provides you with assorted options in terms of colour and material for tablecloths, cushions, placemats, centre mats and embroidered cloth umbrellas. Tip #1: Walk towards the end of the market to find the best and most unique collection of things at amazingly low prices. Tip #2: Visit the market during early afternoon hours as the vendors are eager to make the first sale of the day and hence willing to negotiate well, making your pocket gleeful!

Cash up from the ATM, pick up your handbag, slip into your chappals and chalo shopping!