Ahmedabad (Amdavad) Shopping

Shopping in Ahmedabad (Amdavad)

  1. A

    Law Garden Night Market

    This evening market is packed with stalls selling glittering wares from Kutch and Saurashtra. It’s chock-a-block with cholis (sari blouses) and richly decorated chaniyas (long, wide traditional skirts), both traditionally worn at Navratri; embroidered wall hangings; costume jewellery and more.

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  2. B

    Art Book Center

    This specialist treasure trove is found upstairs in a brightly painted building near Ellis Bridge. Indian architecture, miniature painting and textile design are the main topics stocked.

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  3. C

    Bandhej

    This boutique feels like it got lost en route to New York, and has some beautiful traditional clothes and furnishings at upmarket prices.

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  4. D

    Gurjari

    South of Gujarat Tourism is this state emporium on several floors, with some fantastic finds if you rummage around, including silk saris.

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  5. E

    Ravivari

    This river-side flea market is a crazy mass of animals, music, crockery, clothing and gadgets that makes for fascinating rummaging.

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  6. F

    Banascraft

    The retail outlet of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), Banascraft sells embroidered shawls, clothes and wall hangings.

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  7. Asal

    An organic shop that sells utensils, khadi fabric, ayurvedic spices, herbal bath soaps, oils and essences.

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  8. G

    Gamthiwala

    In the old city, this shop sells quality block-printed textiles.

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  9. H

    Garvi Handloom House

    Situated opposite Gurjari, this place sells a range of textiles.

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  10. I

    Crossword

    This bustling basement bookshop boasts a Cafe Coffee Day cafe.

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