Shopping in Gujarat
- Sort by:
- Popular
-
Kala Raksha Trust
Kala Raksha Trust, based at Sumrasar Sheikh, 25km north of Bhuj, aims to preserve and promote Kutch arts, and specialises in Suf, Rabari and Garasia Jat embroidery. The trust has a small museum, works with nearly 600 artisans from seven different communities and can arrange visits to villages to meet artisans and see them at work. There are some beautiful items on sale; 30% goes to the artisans, who also help price the goods.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
-
Señorita Boutique
In Bhuj, textile dealers line the Shroff Bazaar. However, plenty of so-called block-printed fabric is in fact screen-printed. A good shop is Señorita Boutique, which sells various regional types of embroidery and tie-dyeing.
reviewed
-
Udhyog Bharti Khadi Gramodyog
This is a large khadi shop where hundreds of women work spinning cotton upstairs, while downstairs embroidered salwar kamees (traditional tunic and trousers) and saris are on sale.
reviewed
-
Bhoomi Handicrafts
In Bhuj, textile dealers line the Shroff Bazaar. However, plenty of so-called block-printed fabric is in fact screen-printed. Bhoomi Handicrafts, over here, is popular with locals.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
-
D
Gurjari
South of Gujarat Tourism is this state emporium on several floors, with some fantastic finds if you rummage around, including silk saris.
reviewed
-
E
Ravivari
This river-side flea market is a crazy mass of animals, music, crockery, clothing and gadgets that makes for fascinating rummaging.
reviewed
-
F
Banascraft
The retail outlet of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), Banascraft sells embroidered shawls, clothes and wall hangings.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
Asal
An organic shop that sells utensils, khadi fabric, ayurvedic spices, herbal bath soaps, oils and essences.
reviewed
-
Baroda Prints
A shop selling hand-printed textiles. In the Salatwada store you can see the printers at work in the back room.
reviewed
-
Vankar Vishram
Bhujodi-based; sells excellent woven products, with some beautiful woollen shawls.
reviewed
-
G
Crossword
A tiny branch of this franchise with a good selection of books and magazines.
reviewed
-
Kutch Rabari Art
In Bhujodi, this Rabari family sells fine old Rabari pieces from their home.
reviewed
-
Crossword
A good bookstore, with CD's, DVD's and a revitalising Coffee Brio cafe.
reviewed
-
H
Gamthiwala
In the old city, this shop sells quality block-printed textiles.
reviewed
-
I
Garvi Handloom House
Situated opposite Gurjari, this place sells a range of textiles.
reviewed
-
J
