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Firstly, the range of Clothing & Indian textiles & fabrics is unsurpassed. From cotton fabrics to Banarsi silks and Kanjivaram silks,you will not find an incredible range anywhere in the world.
For example, cotton and silk are popular in South India, and the States of Bengal, Uttar Pradesh & Gujarat . South India for instance, is popular for Gadwal,Mangalgiri, Vanketagiri and Pochampally Ikaat textiles. East India has Tussar,Sambalpuri,Dhakai Jamdani fabrics of Inida .North India is popular for Kota,Leheriya,Bandhej,chikankari and Phukari Fabrics. West India is well known for Paithani, Patola and Chanderi fabrics of India. Above all, the sheer range of clothing in India is magnificent.
The traditional dresses are so varied in India. They are made using the distinct Indian textiles. Women in South India &East India traditionally wear sarees .Women in Rajasthan & Gujarat wear lehengas. Women in Punjab & Kashmir wear the Salwar Kameez.
There is a lot of emphasis on bridal trousseau in India. Banarsi silk, pure silk & Chanderi silk are used for bridal trousseau. The options are limitless.The best shopping markets for bridal wear dresses are Chandni Chowk in Delhi , Johari Bazar Market in Jaipur and Santa Cruz Market in Mumbai. One can also shop for exclusive designer brands at Emporio Mall in Delhi. The designers also create western wear dresses and bridal gowns.
Young Indian women prefer to dress in comfortable western wear to the work place. Hence, there are several international brands such as Zara, Marks& Spencer, Uniqlo, Vero Moda &H&M, who have opened stores in various malls in India.
If you are a tourist, do pick up one piece of clothing that is native to India. It could be Jamdani saris from Kolkata, the Kanjivaram silk from South India or the block printed cottons from Rajasthan.What you will take home with you is the exquisite handiwork of a faceless artisan.
At Shopkhoj, we have travelled to different cities to pick out the best shops for fabrics. &clothing . We have selected some of the best shops for women across several malls & markets. You will understand the origins of each of the clothing .Above all, you now have all the information on where to shop and what to buy before you step out shopping.