Must-see shopping in Gujarat & Diu

The retail outlet of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), Hansiba sells colourful woven and embroidered shawls, saris, beautifully embroidered…

Qasab is a grassroots organisation, comprising over 12,000 rural women (1200 artisans), that pays members a dividend of the profits and invests money to…

If you’re interested in antique embroidery, contact Mr AA Wazir, opposite the General Hospital. He has a stunning collection of more than 3000 pieces,…

This gift shop on the NID (National Institute of Design) campus stocks an excellent range of independent designs by the institute's alumni and students…

Beautiful handcrafted gifts – from embroidered pillowcases and traditional leather sandals to clothing, accessories, stationery and more. Gramshree is a…

Small outlet in the Comfort Inn Prince lobby of the highly respected designer textile shop, with a very good selection of well-priced, fair-trade…

This busy space and the surrounding narrow streets are the commercial heart of the old city. Weave your way through the crowds to soak up the atmosphere…

An evening market packed with stalls selling glittering wares from Kachchh and Saurashtra. It’s chock-a-block with fantastically decorated but mass…

Setting up along the river banks, off Swami Vivekananda Rd, this flea market sells plenty of junk, but dig around and you can find some real treasures,…

Traditional and contemporary saris, embroidered tunics, accessories and gifts – all handcrafted by expert craftspeople from around the country using eco…

This specialist treasure trove is upstairs in a brightly painted building near Ellis Bridge, off Gujarat College Rd. Indian architecture, miniature…

A large, bustling bookshop, with a good selection of Lonely Planet guides, as well as regional maps and guidebooks (get your 101 Things to Do in Ahmedabad…

Gamthiwala, by the entrance to the Mausoleum of Ahmed Shah in the old city, sells quality block-printed and tie-dyed textiles.

At this Baroda Prints branch you can see printers at work upstairs, then buy the finished product downstairs.

Gorgeous hand-printed dress materials in original, colourful and attractive designs.