Markets And Stores For Fabric Shopping In Mumbai 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.

Google ratings: 3.6/5

Timings: 9:30 AM to 9 PM

Contact: +912226055923

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 offer 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.

Google ratings: 4/5

Timings: 10:30 AM to 8 PM (Mon closed)

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 popular store has a great curation of fabrics from cotton, Banarasi silk, Chanderi, and jacquards, starting at an affordable price of INR 300. 

Google ratings: 4/5

Timings: 10 AM to 9 PM

Contact: +91-9930027480

One of the oldest and most popular fabric markets in Mumbai, Mangaldas is where everyone, whether it's a designer or a bride to be, ends up. The shops here are divided into ‘katras’ – sorted according to the type of fabrics sold. From really delicate Kutch embroidered pieces to ikat, this place houses it all. The shop owners have some of the most unique fabrics, and if you know how to bargain, you can get luxe fabrics at affordable prices.

Google ratings: 4.1/5

Timings: 11 AM to 9 PM, Sundays closed

Looking for something in gotapatti work or lace fabric? Then Anwarallys in Bandra is your calling. You can choose from a wide range of options, including 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 event!

Google ratings: 4.5/5

Timings: 10:30 AM to 10 PM

Contact: +917861078643

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. You can 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.

Google ratings: 4.1/5

Timings: 9 AM to 9 PM

Contact: +912226043297

This is 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 both readymade and fabrics. The good thing about this market is the fact that there are tailors all around, so you can get things stitched from here too. Additionally, you can get fabrics dyed here if you want a particular shade. Find them here.

Google ratings: 4/5

Timings: 10 AM to 9:30 PM

Contact: +919819489453

This market is really old and very well-known throughout Mumbai. From 'sasta-wala' cotton fabrics to exquisite gossamer stuff, there's something here for every person and every budget. It's a smaller market compared to the others, but that doesn't mean they compromise on the variety that they have to offer. The Hindmata store, located almost at the centre of the market, is known to have cotton, silk, and polyester sources from all over to suit every kind of outfit.

Google ratings: 4/5

Timings: 10 AM to 8:30 PM

Contact: +919819858303

Vandana Fabrics is a huge store on 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, Banarasi sarees, chiffons, georgettes or linens, you will find all this and more at this store. An added bonus is that the store staff are accommodating and will help you match your blouse to your saree or lehenga with ease. The store is right in the middle of the Shaadi market at Nepean Sea Road.

Google ratings: 4.1/5

Timings: 10 AM to 8 PM (Mon closed)

Contact: +919664039308

This is one of the more affordable stores in the lot. Thakur Cut Pieces in Dadar is an iconic shop with a great collection that pretty much has everything 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.

Google ratings: 4/5

Timings: 11:30 AM to 8 PM

Contact: +919448717682

This store in Bhuleshwar is where you can get the fabric for your dreamy outfits. They have everything from pure cotton and silk to chiffon, satin, and mulmul. The prices are the best part, as they are affordable; plain fabrics start at just INR 50 per metre. But what's even better is that they'll dye your fabric in the exact shade you want at no extra cost.

Google ratings: 4.6/5

Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM

Contact: 098334 80144

This one's the fourth shop from the entrance of the Shantidhoot cloth market and truly a hidden gem for fabrics. Here, you can get quality fabrics at super affordable rates like khadi for INR 120, cotton for INR 80, and complete salwar suit sets from INR 300 onwards. This one's best if you're attending a wedding as a guest. Their kalamkari, ikkat, and chikankari fabrics are especially popular.

Google ratings: 4.7/5

Timings: 10 AM to 9 PM

Contact: 098215 55560

If you love shopping for luxury fabrics, you have to visit Milan Signature Fabrics in Malabar Hill. It's known for its designer range, like silk jacquards, muslin cotton, cotton satin, brasso organza, even Burberry silk and Dolce satin. They are all just too beautiful. The collection is perfect if you want a statement wedding lehenga or blouse that looks straight out of a couture show.

Google ratings: 4.6/5

Timings: 10 AM to 8:30 PM

Contact: 098208 00146