One of the city's large cloth wholesale hubs, selling cotton and blended fabrics, bedding and household textiles.
Ahmedabad was once called the Manchester of the East for its cotton mills, and Panchkuva is one of the old-city trading districts that kept the cloth trade alive. Shops sell cotton, poly-cotton and blended fabric by the metre, plus bedsheets, curtains, sarees and uniform cloth in bulk. Most customers are local families, tailors and boutique owners, so prices are low and shopkeepers speak Gujarati and Hindi more than English. It is a useful stop for travellers wanting inexpensive cotton lengths for tailoring; Ahmedabad tailors can usually stitch a shirt or kurta within a few days for roughly INR 300-800 (approx $3-8 USD). The market is closed on Sundays and crowds peak from late afternoon.
| Hours | Mon-Sat approx 10:30-20:00; closed Sunday |
|---|---|
| Price | INR 200-10,000 (approx $2-104 USD) |
| Address | Panchkuva, Old City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380002, India |
Location
Panchkuva, Old City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380002, India
23.0288, 72.5935 View on map
Highlights
- Cotton and blended cloth by the metre
- Bedding and curtains
- Cheap fabric for local tailoring
- Historic old-city trading district
Tips for visiting
- Buy fabric first, then use a local tailor
- Compare rates in three shops
- Carry cash
- Avoid the late afternoon crush
Frequently asked questions
Is English spoken?
Limited; a translation app helps.
Is it good for tailoring fabric?
Yes, it is a favoured fabric market for local tailors.
When is it closed?
Sunday.