Markets And Stores For Fabric Shopping That Will Put An End To All Your Wedding Woes

It looks like another Seasons showroom from the outside but it is home to yards and yards of gorgeous fabric. If you take your saree or lehenga along, the salesmen even guide you on different options for your blouse fabric. They also have a list of handwork artists who can help you get custom work done on the blouse.

This is another treasure house full of jewels. Right from 200 GSM raw silk (you will know these terms once you start bridal shopping) to beaded fabric, Gandhi Market shops offers an array of choices. This is a proper market, so make sure you visit at least 5 stores to get the best possible quote, and take a good look at everything that's available.

Note: The market is shut on Mondays.

This hidden gem is the ultimate store for your blouse shopping. Right from embroidered fabric to sequins, they have it all. Situated on the Khar-Danda stretch, you can find them online here. This is a popular store that has a great curation of fabrics. Saroj Fabrics has everything from Banarsi silk, Chanderi, and jacquards.

Price: INR 300 onwards

The shops are divided into ‘katras’ –  sorted according to the type of fabrics sold. Unique fabric is their USP. From really delicate Kutch embroidered pieces to ikat, this place houses it all.

Note: The market is shut on Sundays.

Looking for something in gotapatti work or lace fabric? Anwarallys in Bandra is your calling. You can choose from a wide range and even have options for day and night weddings. This store is well-loved by those who are looking to recreate celebrity wedding looks - think Kiara's wedding lehenga, or a suit that Shahid Kapoor would have worn for a film's promotional events!

If you are looking to mix and match, Glanz is your best bet. They have the best variety – from the simplest of cloth to heavy ones are available here. You select depending on your budget/needs and take home the perfect blouse fabric for your D-day. Glanz has super helpful people at the store who are glad to show you fabrics within your budget. Find them here.

This one’s where all the suburban designers go to get all those fun borders, sweet Banarasi and tulle fabrics. An institution in and of itself, they have readymades and fabrics. The good thing about this market is the fact that there are tailors around so you could get things stitched right away. Plus, the people over here also dye colours you like onto fabrics, so you can choose what you want. Find them here.

This market is really old and very well-known throughout Mumbai. From ‘sasta-wala’ cotton fabrics to exquisite gossamer stuff, there’s something for every person and every budget. It’s a smaller market compared to the others. The Hindmata store, located almost at the center of the market is known to have cotton, silk and polyester sourced from all over to suit every kind of outfit.

Vandana is a huge store in Neapean Sea Road. They've got a killer collection of fabrics in every shade you can think of. Whether you're looking for pure silks, Benaras sarees, chiffons, georgettes and linens. An added bonus is that the store staff are very helpful and will help you match your blouse to your saree or lehenga with ease. This is right in the middle of the shaadi market at Nepean Sea Road.

If you love fabrics, then you will definitely want to check out Craft Circle at Mahim. They've got tons of options to choose from, and we love the focus here on all things handcrafted from Indian artisans, NGOs and social enterprises. So you can actually shop for a good cause and feel a bit less guilty about splurging too!

This is one of the more affordable stores of the lot. Thakur Cut Pieces in Dadar is an iconic shop that has a great collection that pretty much has all you need under one roof. Shop from zardosi to cotton, net, ikkat and Lucknowi Chikan here. And the best part? Prices for their cotton fabrics start at a super affordable INR 150.