Good Earth

Style, luxury, elegance. Aesthetic concepts brought home to you by Anita Lal’s design house that is at once creative and whimsical. The home decor and lifestyle product range at Good Earth includes textiles, crockery, glassware, bed linen, cushion and pillows, skin care, essential oils and fragrance and silver-plated accessories. You take pride in buying a kansathali (plate made of an alloy of brass and tin) here. Yes, there is an emphasis on Indian-ness and quality and the prices are high. The tableware includes tea-sets, dinner sets, trays, mats and napkins. Even a cushion is an extraordinary creation with vivid colors, rich textures and pretty embroidery. Regal chandeliers, crystal decanters, ornate lampshades, exquisite vases and colorful bottles , all eclectic ideas for an elite home, are available here. They also have a stylish collection of ready to wear dresses such as palazzo pants, kurtis, skirts and stoles in cotton & other natural fabrics. The sari and blouse collection is from ‘Raw Mango’ . Sarees are priced in the range of Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 per piece. Spa products, “organic” line of products, herbal skincare, puja essentials… phew; it is most certainly an inspirational lifestyle that is being sold here. It is one of the best shops for home furnishings in Delhi and is located at a vantage point in the Khan Market Shopping Market.

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Frontier Raas

Is there a wedding coming up in your family? Are you the blushing soon-to-be-bride yourself? Want that never-before-never-again beautifully crafted saree or lehenga? Look no further. Just land up at Frontier Bazaar’s exclusive bridal sarees and lehengas outlet at South Extension. Christened Frontier Raas, this outlet has lehengas with a sheer, shimmery gossamer or tissue finish to satins and silks in ochre, yellow, green, pink and blue that take your breath away. So does the price –anywhere between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 60,000. The colours of the lehengas are traditional and tantalising, modern and contemporary, flashy and fashionable, soft and subdued - take your pick.

Nalli Silks Saree- New Delhi

Peacocks, mangoes, temples (pyramidical) and buttas(round). Welcome to the grandiose world of Kanjivaram silks!

• +91-11-26269926 / +91 9538 9222 77

Anokhi- Khan Market

Shopping in Delhi for ethnic wear garments is something which every tourist would like to do. The Anokhi Khan market store sells ethnic Indian women’s cotton wear with traditional block prints and vegetable dyes in its very well known shop , prominently located in Khan Market . Mind your steps as you climb up the narrow stairs that leads you to the shop. It is a fairly large store . Tunics , skirts & wrap arounds in cotton with block prints in very pleasing colours dominate their collection. Apart from tunics, skirts, salwar-kameez, chudidars, patialas, dupattas, stoles and tops, you can also take your pick from colorful bed-linen, curtains, quilts and bags. The skirts are priced at Rs. 600 – Rs. 800 each while tops are Rs. 500 per piece and beyond .Browse in the store for off beat ethnic wear garments . They bring in new ideas & new designs quite often. The Anokhi Khan market store also has branches in several other Delhi shopping markets , as well as in other Indian cities. >FabIndia & Good Earth are the two other shops in Khan Market that stock ethnic clothes for women.

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Vishnu Store

You cannot miss Vishnu Store even if you try! This shop is right there in the front lane of shops. Such simple Indian kurtas, salwar-kameez sets, dupattas and long skirts… you will wonder if you are really shopping at Khan Market! Though not fancy and posh, the products are good and priced reasonably.They have silk jackets and quilted jackets. There is a colourful section of crushed silk skirts. They source the silk from all over India and printing on the silk is done from their workshops in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The clothes are available in many sizes – S, M, L and XL and there is a trial room. An in-house tailor will even make alterations within half an hour – nice and convenient. A very fine shop for everyday wear and occasionally, office wear too. The kurtas, usually printed, are available in different styles and may be mixed and matched with salwars and dupattas. The kurtas are priced at Rs. 500 each and the dupattas are priced at Rs. 330 each. Give the cotton fabrics a quick glance. Anarkali suits and Long “A” line dresses (Rs.2000 a piece) in block printed cotton fabrics are all neatly displayed.

• 011 - 498 741 86 / +91 9817 7003 00

Raisons

Raisons Sarees, South Extension The House of Raisons has been dealing with high-quality fabrics, handcrafted textiles, rich weaves from all over India since 1969. The brand is quite popular for its amazing work in blending contemporary ideas with traditions. All the textiles, echo a special story of their creation. You will certainly fall in love with […]

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Zuri

The Pakistani kurtis and pants collection was especially lovely. What stands out is the detailing – either on the sleeves or side slits or the hemline which have a contrasting design or fabric.

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Sabhyata Kamla Nagar Market

Sabhyata stocks cotton kurtis, kurtas , salwars and patiala salwars . The fabric that is used to make these pieces is primarily cotton . The colours are bright and the prints are pleasing and cheerful .

• 011 2385 7712

Print Centre

Print Centre is a small fabric store for salwar suits in the GK M Block Shopping Market . Their fabric collection is elegant and refined. They do not stock blingy gold & lace fabrics . They have cotton, chiffon, chanderi cotton, lizzy bizzy , georgette and crepe silk . The fabrics sport plain ,printed & embroidered patterns. Ranging from Rs 150/mtr to Rs 1000.mtr , the collection is vast. Beautiful embroidered unstitched salwar fabrics in pastel summer shades are definitely worth a look. The average price would be Rs 3500/piece. Print Center is one of the best shops for salwar suit fabrics in Delhi Read our review of other Delhi shops here

• 011 - 4051 6201 / +91 9810 0090 77

Ushnak Mal Mool Chand

Grandmothers will vouch for Ushnak Mal Mool Chand as the one that made their wedding trousseau. They are an old and trusted shop for wedding sarees, lehangas and salwar suit pieces. They have georgettes, chiffons, velvet and crepe with a lot of embroidery, zardozi, stone work, sequence work and much more. Georgette sarees with gota patti work are not very common in Delhi. Gota patti is an applique work and is famous in Rajasthan. It is a kind of work where small pieces of zari are stitched onto the fabric with the edges sewn down to create elaborate patterns. This is a small shop with an amazing variety and is always crowded. Ushnak Mal Mool Chand undertakes in-house tailoring too. This is one of the best bridal wear shops in Delhi. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

• 01143152000 & 8230012345

Bombay Selections

Bombay Selections Karol Bagh is yet another shop catering to brides and party goers. So, saris in georgette, crepe and chiffon with a lot of zardozi, stone and sequence work, and lehengas in vivid colours, contemporary designs and with a lot of glitter are on display here. The variety is amazing and your curiosity is whetted with the imagination and creativity in these costumes. Bombay Selections Karol Bagh is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

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Meena Bazaar – Karol Bagh

Feminine, fancy, fascinating range of women’s wear. Meena Bazaar Karol Bagh is an upper-end, expensive chain of stores for lehengas, sarees, suits and kurtis. For instance, a very select choice of modern resplendent lehengas cost upwards of Rs. 25,000; the suits cost Rs. 5,000 plus; the kurtis are priced Rs. 1,500 plus; sarees – the simplest are priced Rs. 3,000 plus. It has earned a name for itself though the designs are not exclusive. Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra has showcased his line of ornate sarees here. You have a good range of chiffon, georgette, crepe and net fabrics as well. The printed sarees without work are priced Rs. 5,000 plus. Exquisitely-worked sarees range from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 30,000. The more heavily-embroidered salwar kameez range have prices that start from Rs. 7,000. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

• 011-25722696 / 011-25742696

Salwar Lane Street Shopping

Salwar Lane Street Shopping is parallel to the front row of shops that is opposite to 3Cs Cineplex. The market is perpetually busy and sells stitched and unstitched salwar suits in all kinds of fabrics. The shops stock salwar suits made of cotton, crepe, georgette and other materials. Some have embroidery or simple patterns on them. These suits are good for regular, casual wear, while some do lend themselves to party-wear as well. The patterns are always new and change rapidly. There are tailors and dye shops very close by, which makes it extremely convenient for shoppers to get white dupattas or salwars dyed to the exact shade. This is done in a couple of hours. The tailors do picoting (edging with loop stitches) on dupattas in a matter of minutes. Most salwar-kameez-dupatta sets are priced Rs. 600 plus, but if the fabric used is of superior quality and has intricate work, they can cost upwards of Rs. 1,000 per set. It is worth bargaining during Salwar Lane Street Shopping especially if you are buying more than one salwar set.

Soma

Soma opened their first store in 1984 and they have thereafter opened stores in Jaipur, Udaipur, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Cochin. They stock Rajasthani cottons in block print designs. They have a choice of kurtis, salwars, churidars and kurtas, dupattas, stoles and skirts. You can mix and match the pieces and try them for comfort and fit. The designs and prints keep changing every season. The fabric is very soft and the colours and prints very attractive. There is a vast home furnishing section in the basement. Duvet covers, quilts, cushion covers, curtains, bed linen, table cloth and table napkins are all on display. The shop is well lit and the sales girls are attentive. Soma supports workers in the villages and your support helps Soma take good care of them.

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BIBA-Lajpat Nagar

Mrs. Meena Bindra, launched the first BIBA collection in 1988 from Mumbai. Today, the brand has over 90 exclusive stores in 40 cities. It is also available in large format stores such as Shopper’s Stop, Lifestyle, Pantaloons and Central. Biba Lajpat Nagar offers a variety of salwar kameez, churidhar sets and lehenga sets for women. The dresses are colourful, ethnic and trendy. They stock traditional salwar suits and anarkalis in chanderi, cotton and silk, with traditional embroidery and a bit of glitter. Colourful shararas with Zari embroiedered kameez are a perfect buy for the festive season. Stylish crinkled dupattas are paired with ethnic suits to add a touch of style and glamour. There is also a separate collection of dresses designed by Rohit Bal. Zardosi worked full sleeves short blouses paired with knee length crinkled dresses are a show stopper. They come with a Rs 26000/piece price tag. The Biba Lajpat Nagar store also stocks ethnic dresses, such as salwar suits and lehenga pieces, for two-to-twelve -year-old girls as well.

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L’affaire

L'affaire Delhi sells sophisticated and exclusive designer saris, salwar kameez and lehengas. The store is large and well lit and its designer products bring refinement to dressing. On the ground floor is an elegant spread of simple and printed georgette, chiffon, kota, and cotton saris. The starting price for cotton and kota saris is Rs. 5,000 / sari while chiffon and georgette saris are priced upwards of Rs. 15,000 . The South-Indian silk , the Kanjivaram sari collection with very unique designs and colour combinations is attractive . L’affaire is popular for its Kanjivaram saree collection.They stock a great variety of saris that are very light with modern designs in zari and zardozi. The first floor houses heavily embellished bridal salwar suits, saris and lehengas. Lehengas with heavy-work can cost over Rs. 1 lakh each. One can choose from a variety of work & embroidery done – gota patti (golden /silver appliqué of small leaves), potli (bundle) buttons, jaal (tessellation), butta (almond or paisley pattern), and bel (creeper motif) are all available. The silk saris are priced upwards of Rs. 20,000 per piece wheras the salwar suits range from Rs. 10 000 to 30,000 each, depending on the amount of work on them. They are ideal party wear & evening wear dresses. You can also find unstitched fabrics in bright prints which can be tailored to ones liking . Delhi shopping should include a visit to this lovely store. Check out more such Delhi stores

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UM Moolchand India Emporium

Suit fabrics for (Salwar Kameez),UM Mool Chand is the place to visit in South Extension. Georgette, crepe, chiffon with gold, silver and stone work.

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BIBA in Kamla Nagar

Biba for ethnic dresses Salwar kameez dresses The ethnic Salwar Kameez is a very popular garment. While it is a dress typically worn by the North Indian girls and women, it has gained a lot of popularity in South India as well. The traditional dress in the South has been replaced with the North Indian Salwar kameez. Today, the salwar kameez is accepted as the most comfortable Indian dress. Party wear Salwar Kameez in Biba Biba offers a great variety of Salwar Kameez for party wear. Ananrakli salwar kameez which has the long floor length gowns is a great buy . Straight pants and Plazo pants with short and long kurtas are all available . Biba has some fresh styles and designs that are contemporary and colourful . Yellow, orange, pink and green colour salwar kurtas with minimal zari and sequins work look wonderful. They average price would be Rs 6000 to Rs 8000/piece. Casual wear Salwar Kameez There is a collection of non party wear salwar Kameez in the Biba store . They are simpler and more sober than the party wear dresses. The average price would be Rs3000/piece. Gowns There is a stock of designer and non designer gowns . They are expensive and the cost could go up to Rs25000/piece. Children’s garments Biba is a great store to pick up salwar kameez and lehengas cholis for young girls . Children for the ages 3 to 14 can easily find a good party wear dress in this store. The dresses in Biba are simple, stylish and reasonably priced. Biba store offers great value for money . .

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Tac Fab

Reasonably priced fabrics and dress materials in chiffon, georgette, crepe, cotton and lace are available here at Tac Fab. There is an old world charm about the prints, and the Lucknow style chikankari (embroidery with white thread) which lends a lacy finish, is a real delight . The unstitched cotton suits, saris and kurtis in different shades and simple patterns are very attractive . Of course there is no escaping the fashionable garments ; so there is a smattering of grand suit pieces in silk and chiffon as well.

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Tulsi by Neeru Kumar – Emporio Mall

Neeru Kumar is a senior textile designer & conservationist. She retails under the brand names Tulsi by Neeru Kumar She was one of the pioneers in promoting handwoven tussar, ikat from Odisha and khadi muslin from Bengal in the global markets of Japan & USA in the early 90s. She has created stylish ready to wear garments in Chanderi silk, cotton & Khadi. Shop for jackets, pants, skirts, tops & tunics in these fabrics.They have a wonderful collection of chanderi and ikkat saris. Dupatas, scarves & stoles form their accessories collection. They have an online presence as well. This is one of the best shops for casual garments.

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Meena Bazaar DLF City Centre

Meena Bazaar is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas. For reviews of more such Delhi shop reviews, check out Shopkhoj!

• (0124) 2572572

Sabhyata- Metropolitan Mall

Sabhayata is a favourite shop for ethnic kurta and kurtis in Delhi.It was started in the year 2003 . Kurtas and kurtis are the loose fitting tops that is worn with salwars /plazos or churidars. Sabhyata stocks many of these . They stock both the long and the short kurtis. The long one is a kurta . Printed Kurtas Printed kurtas in bright colours with flowery motifs are all available in Sabhyata. The styles and designs are varied . There are the loose fitting long kurta and A line kurtas.Some of them are printed and some with embroidery . Some even have minimalistic zari work on them. They come in 3 sizes. Small medium & large . Minor adjustments can be made to the kurtas The short kurtis can be worn with trousers and pants. Bottom wear at Sabhyata Sabhyata also stocks churidars, salwars and Plazoos in multiple colours . The best thing about Sabhyata is the colourful range of kurtas and the reasonable prices. The average price would be Rs 700/piece. This is a steal for the fabrics and the tailoring . Sabhyata is a great place to shop for the summer ethnic wear dresses. A decade or so earlier, one had to buy fabrics and get the ethnic dresses tailored . Sabhyata has made it all very easy by making them readily available . Looking for something else? Search Delhi for your favourite shops

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Global Desi- MGF Metropolitan Mall, Gurgaon

If you like Bohemian fashion sensibilities, shop from Global Desi. Their clothes reflect the free-spirited women of India. The colours are vibrant and charming, and prints range from Aztec to floral and animal motifs. There are also options from geometric printed clothes to abstract prints. Created in smooth western styles, they have many options for tops, kurtas, kaftan dresses, casual dresses, long skirts, shrugs, palazzo pants, jackets, stoles, scarves, and more. You can mix-and-match to create a trendy look. Also, they have sizes available for skinny women to curvy women. Be it clothes for regular outings or any festival/occasion – they have something for all seasons. When it comes to accessories, they have a gorgeous collection of costume jewellery and silver jewellery. From earrings to neckpieces – the adornments are modern yet traditional. They have a wide variety of handbags, clutches, sandals, bandanas and more. So, go ahead, and shop to your heart’s content this summer.

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Nargis, Lajpat Nagar

Lajpat Nagar Shopping – Nargis The Nargis shop is located adjacent to Sita Fabrics in the Lajpat Nagar Market. The mannequins are all stylishly dresse’d. There is one in a dark green sharara, one in an anarkhali salwar dress, one in a lehenga with a short sequined top and one in a glitzy orange saree. […]

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Chhabra 555

Chhabra 555 is a well established Delhi retail shop for bridal wear & party wear sarees, wedding lehengas and Anarkali salwar suits.

Anarkali Suits

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Bridal lehengas

Chhabra also stocks bridal lehengas . Heavy bridal lehengas in reds , maroons and pinks are available.

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Super Cloth Store

If you have in mind a beautiful dress pattern, but simply cannot find the right dress material, do not despair. Super Cloth Store is an absolutely super store for salwar suit pieces. Just head to this shop in the GK M block , Delhi shopping Market , if you want to purchase beautiful ready-to-stitch suit pieces or high quality fabric for your salwar kameez. You can shop in relative comfort. The selection is extensive. A crepe suit sets costs Rs. 3,700 per set, brocades are around Rs. 900 per metre, silks are available at Rs. 2,100 per metre and tussar suit pieces at Rs. 4,500 per set. As the name suggests, Super Cloth Store is one super store for dress materials To read review of more such stores, see our reviews of Delhi shops

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Roshan Tailors

They stock a variety of Pakistani salwar kameez sets. Brands include names such as Gul Ahmed, Sana Shafinaz, Tabussam Mughal and several others. The colour, styling, patterns and embroidery are distinctly different from what is otherwise available in the market. For all your casual parties, you could rely on these bright and beautiful salwar suits to bring in the ‘new look’.

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Archana Complex

Looking for clothes and accessories that will make you stand out from the rest? Head to Archana Complex. It is compact and has about 20 shops selling Indian clothes and jewellery. There are exclusive designer jewellery and apparel shops. You can pick up designer diva Ritu Kumar’s creations from her show room here. Jewellery from the Divya A Bhasin collection will be a fitting add-on. You can also look in on Madhu Sangwan and Sundri Trousseau for bridal offerings. Sharmilee Garments and Pebbles are also worth a look. Indian wear like salwar kameez range from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 20,000 per set while saris can cost between Rs. 10, 000 and Rs. 60,000 each . You can be assured of a colourful selection of clothes. Long anarkali style kurtas, loose dhoti-like Patiala-style pajamas or close-fit churidars share equal space with the shorter kurtis, fitted tops, corset and halter. Saris in sheer georgette and net are an added attraction. Some shops only have bridal collections composing elaborately embroidered, dazzling sequind and zari-worked saris and suits in red , which is most popular colour in North Indian weddings. There are a few jewellery shops as well which have diamond, kundan and polki work sets. Archana Complex is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas

• 91-141-2377940

Fabindia- GK N Block Market

A fine retail store for ready-made garments at affordable prices. Hand-woven and hand printed textiles is the USP of this exporter-turned-domestic retailer. Traditional craft-based techniques, natural dyes and contemporary designs lend an authentic look and feel to the salwar-kameez, skirts, tunics, shorts, stoles, churidars, Patiala-style salwars, dupattas, jackets, shirts and saris that are stocked in plenty . You can pick up a chic skirt and top with traditional Indian block print – it gives a modern, yet ethnic touch to the dress. Long and short kurtas with beautiful ethnic prints in a variety of colours and textures are a great attraction. Kurtas in mull (very soft cotton) with (vegetable dye block printing technique prints, in linen with exquisite embroidery and in silk and Chanderi cotton are all breathtakingly beautiful. Match them with normal salwars, churidars or Patiala salwars. They have a huge selection of dupattas available in Chanderi cotton, cotton, silk and wool. True sari lovers will love the stunning Chikan, Tussar and Maheshwari saris in woven silk and cotton prints, even though the prices are steep -upwards of Rs. 5000 per sari . A kurta costs about Rs. 400 each , while prices of skirts and tops, start at Rs. 700 and Rs. 500 per piece . The brand is now being extended to a select range of hand-crafted jewellery, personal and skin care products ,such as soaps, shampoos, conditioners, pure oils, moisturizers ,and organic foods such as pulses, flour, seeds, seasonings and herbal teas. There are a couple of more Fab India shops in the same shopping market . Both these stores stock a range of furniture such as beds, sofa sets ,book shelves and so on. There are home furnishing items and fabrics as well. Dining table covers & mats, ready made curtains, bed covers and bed sheets, cushion covers and towels are some of the items available in the store

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Kilol

Known for traditional designs in hand block prints, Kilol Delhi came into being in 1986, when Mamta Mansingka experimented with hand-woven borders of the Maheshwari sari and embellished them with hand-block prints of Jaipur. And lo and behold, the Kilol sari was born. It is now available in Kota, Chanderi, Tussar silks and Tussar cotton blends as well. The shop which originated in Madhya Pradesh is now a countrywide chain. It sells saris, stitched and unstitched suit pieces in hand-woven cotton, terry voile, and silk – Tussar, Chanderi and Maheshwari; Kurtis and stoles. There are some jewellery pieces as well. The shop is uncluttered and spacious. Bedcovers, quilts, cushion covers and towels with bright Sanganer prints stand apart. The items are beautifully organized and neatly displayed and it is a pleasure to shop here. They have an outlet in Gurgaon as well.

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Anokhi – GK N Block Market

Anokhi at GK N Block Market sells ethnic Indian women’s cotton wear dresses & home furnishings with traditional block prints and vegetable dyes in this shop is in the GK N block shopping market in Delhi . There are Fab India, Cottons and Anokhi shops in this Delhi shopping market , all of which primarily stock cotton wear dresses . The shop is on two levels . The ground floor has a collection of bed spreads, quilts and bed sheets . They are made with soft fabrics and in pleasing pastel prints .They also stock bags , toilet cases and file folders. In the first floor they have a selection of salwar-kameez, churidars, patialas and dupattas. You can also shop for skirts, pants , tops and stylish wrap around dresses . So , you will find garments having the same print and color at one place. You just have to pick your size. The skirts are priced at around Rs 1500/piece per piece while tops are Rs. 1000 per piece and beyond . While the prices are high , their designs and prints are trendy . There is a café Turtle on the 3rd floor of the Anokhi showroom. Have a cake & coffee bite in this quiet coffee shop. They also have soups,salads, sandwiches and yummy desserts. For reviews of more such Delhi shop reviews, check out Shopkhoj!

• Telephone Number: 011- 29231500

Christina

Christina is a well known store that has branches in several Indian cities. They stock kurtas, stoles, jackets ,scarves & tunics. Their choice of fabrics is typically crepe , satin or georgette in elegant prints . They do not do any sequin and zardosi work. They specialize in casual wear chic garments made up in understated tones, which would typically appeal to western sensibilities and the cosmopolitan Indian woman. The average prices range from Rs 3000 to Rs 12000/ piece. They also stock ties for men and accessories. For more such reviews, check out Shopkhoj

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Tulsi

Tulsi Delhi shop is a great place to shop for your general shopping needs. Neeru Kumar is a senior textile designer & conservationist. She retails under the brand names Tulsi & Neeru Kumar She was one of the pioneers in promoting handwoven tussar , ikat from Odisha and khadi muslin from Bengal in the global markets of Japan & USA in the early 90s. She has created stylish ready to wear garments in Chanderi silk, cotton & Khadi. Shop for jackets, pants, skirts, tops & tunics in these fabrics .They have a wonderful collection of saris too. They also stock a wide range of bedcovers & cushions, table mats & runners. Dupatas, scarves & stoles form their accessories collection. They have an online presence as well. For reviews of more such Delhi shops, check out Shopkhoj

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Anokhi Santushti Complex

Anokhi sells ethnic Indian women’s cotton wear with traditional block prints and vegetable dyes. Having its origins in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Anokhi is known for preserving the Ajrakh, Bagru, Balotra, Napthol, Sanganer, Jaipur and temple printing styles in contemporary textiles. Apart from tunics, skirts, salwar-kameez, chudidars, patialas, dupattas, stoles and tops, you can also take your pick from colorful bed-linen, curtains, quilts and bags. The designs are simple, modern and trendy. The shop stocks its products based on color and design. So you will find garments having the same print and color at one place, just pick your size. The skirts are priced at Rs. 600 – Rs. 800 while tops are Rs. 500 and above.

• 91 11 2688 3076

Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan

Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan store review: Mahatma Gandhi is credited with reviving interest in Khadi and inspiring nationalist sentiments with the revival of Khadi.

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Gangotri (U.P Govt. Emporium)

Uttar Pradesh (U.P)is a State in the North of India bordering Nepal . It is famous for brass artefacts , carpets, marble and silk fabrics. U,P is home to the largest hand-knotted carpet weaving industry in South Asia. Carpet weaving in the Bhadohi-Mirzapur region dates back to the 16th century. Today, this industry engages around 3.2 million people. The basement section of this Emporium has a great variety of carpets and durries. Marble and soapstone are carved to make boxes, Taj Mahal replicas table tops and lamps . Pietra dura , called parchin kari in South Asia, is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art. Many different colored stones, semiprecious and even precious stones are used with marble in creating these wonderful art pieces. The Emporium has a fine collection of these art pieces. Banarasi saris are made in Varanasi in U.P , a city which is also called Benares or Banaras.The saris are among the finest in India and are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari , fine silk and opulent embroidery. In addition, Chikankari , is an elegant and graceful hand embroidered technique originating from the city of Nawabs, Lucknow . Check out the Banarsi sarees and the chikankari worked saris and kurtas in the Emporium.

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Kalpana Sarees

Kalpana Sarees is one of the old and trusted shops in Delhi for saris and salwar suit pieces. The shop stands out for showcasing collections in a particular colour shade at a time – you will come across a variety of earthy hues, blues in different undertones and overtones and a heap of pink prints. The silks in ochre, and the Tussars in beige make a powerful style statement. There are readymade salwar kameez, kurtis, and suit material as well. Prints imitating the famous Kani shawl designs of Kashmir (a painstaking method of loom-weave with wooden needles) paisleys, almonds and chinars are available in the Tussar silks range. Kalpana Sarees is present across Delhi in Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Noida and other markets.

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Ushnak Mal Madan Lal Pride

People head to Ushnak Mal Madan Lal Pride for really exclusive bridal lehenga collections. It is an old and renowned name in textiles. There is a separate wing on the second floor that sells only bridal wear. Of course all the lehengas are heavily embellished, very sophisticated, highly traditional , come in rich colours with a variety of patterns, cuts and designs and are priced between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 each. The first floor sells salwar-suits with simple designs priced around Rs. 2,000 each while the showy suits with modern prints and intricate designs cost Rs. 7,000 each. While the designs are indegenious and toe the traditional style, the cuts and colours embrace modern trends. So you can manage the conservatively contemporary look! The sari collection on the second floor includes georgette, chiffon, net and silk saris. Those with simple prints are priced upwards of Rs. 5,000 each, wheras the wedding range sporting designer labels, semi-precious stones, beads and grandiose embroidery is priced at Rs. 55,000 per sari. The shop is well–lit and has mirrors everywhere. So drape them on and decide which one you want! If the ready-mades are not ready-fits, in-house tailors are only too ready to make alterations. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas in Delhi. For reviews of more such Delhi shop reviews, check out Shopkhoj!

• 011-24697327

Chhabra 555- Chandni Chowk

Chhabra 555 Chandni Chowk is a well-known name for designer saris, lehengas and suits in Delhi. Both ready-made garments and ready-to-stitch pieces are stocked here. Evidently, the wedding collections are heavily embellished , and are best suited for special occasions. Designer saris in georgette, net, chiffon, crepe and silk are hugely popular. And if you are a new-age woman, you might like to pick up a lehanga sari (pre-pleated sari that just needs to be tucked, not draped) with a matching blouse , the simplest of which are priced Rs. 3,500 each while the more exquisite creations can cost Rs. 18,000 per sari . Some saris are heavily decorated with semi-precious stones, precious stones, mirrors, crystals, glass, wood and beads. saris with modern designs and fancy blouses are priced between Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 50,000; satin whereas net lehengas with heavy work are priced between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 60,000 each. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas. For more such shop reviews, search on Shopkhoj

• 011-23267821,011-23275134

Meena Bazaar-South Extension

Meena Bazar -South Extension Meena Bazar is a popular store in the SouthExtension Market.it has been in the same location for several years.Meena Bazar is associated with good quality salwar kameez, lehengas cholis and party wear sarees. This Meena Bazar shop is a small shop compared with some of the shops in the malls. The mannequins are draped is beautiful green colour sarees. This changes every fortnight . Salwar Kameez sets As you enter the Meena Bazar shop, you will notice the latest designs in Anarkali salwar kameez and other salwars on the right .There are just a handful of pieces, however, that is sufficient to get a flavour of the variety and designs that are available. Long open front heavily embroidered anarkali gowns with matching trousers and dupattas seem to be the flavour of the month. Then there are shararas that are bottom wear which are narrow at the knees and then has flares below. Both the sharara and the tops have heavy zardozi work done on them. Bridal lehengas & blouses Lehengas blouses are typical wedding dresses. It is a heavily embroidered skirt with a short blouse and a dupatta. Designers bring in new lehengas designs often. Meena Bazar has its own in house designers who create beautifully embroidered lehenga pieces in red, pink ,maroon and other pastel shades. The prices would be Rs1,00,000/piece. the weigh about 10 kgs each. That is the kind of embroidery done on the fabrics. Sarees They have a stock of simple sarees to heavy zardozi worked sarees. Simple sarees in crepe and chiffon would be around Rs10000/piece. The heavy sarees in silk or in georgette with embroidery would be Rs 20000/piece. Meena Bazar is a trusted shop. They have a chain of shops in Delhi and in other cities. They have now opened their branches in Delhi Malls. The malls are open all days.

• 011-41642251

Ram Chandra Krishan Chandra (RCKC)

Ram Chandra Krishan Chandra is a very well known store that has been around for generations. It has many branches across Delhi. Saris are woven in net, georgette, chiffon, crepe and silk fabrics. This store is a wholesale outlet and the plain saris in georgette, crepe and chiffon are very reasonably priced. Ram Chandra Krishan Chandra is also known for its bridal collection. These saris are really ethereal creations with beads, sequins and embroidery embellishing the border and the pallu. The intricate work is often carried on to the blouse as well. These saris are however expensive – starting from a price of Rs. 10,000 per piece and endng with a price of Rs Rs. 50, 000 per sari. Dress-material is also available. Festivals mean heavy discounts and sales at near-throwaway prices. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

• 011-28754330, 28756503

Anantam

Anantam South Ex had opened their showroom a couple of years ago. They stock traditional Indian, Indo western and fusion garments. The interesting feature is that garments and accessories by several Indian designers are displayed in the store. It is hence a mix of styles, designs and colours. This makes the purchasing decision an exciting and unique experience. Lehenga cholis, anarkali suits, sarees, gowns et all are available. The accessories include jootis (closed shoes made with embroidered fabric), typically worn with salwar suits, chain, earrings and bracelets made with silver. Namrata Gupta and Rajesh Gupta are the owners, and they have a store in the Metropolitan Mall in Gurgaon. Anantam South Ex is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

• 911 4601 3735

Meena Bazaar – Shipra Mall, Indirapuram

Meena Bazaar is a popular Delhi shop for ready to wear salwar kameez, party wear sarees, Anarkali suits and bridal wear lehengas.

• 0120 415 2001

Frontier Bazaar

Frontier bazaar, has  a wide  range of lehengas in flashy pinks, parrot greens saffron and yellow that it is bound to be overwhelming at first.

• 011- 4536 9999