Indore is known as the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, as its trade and commerce industry grew manifold during the last decades resulting in opening up of its market to a wide variety of goods & services. Additionally, Indore is one of those few historical towns that have managed to preserve its cultural and traditional heritage, delicately blending it with the new age developments. This charming synthesis of old with new is most apparent in Indore’s excellent shopping markets, shopping spots and destinations displaying a rich variety of ‘must-buy’ items.
Shopping in Indore can be fun as the markets here offer a lot of variety to the consumers. Impressed by its emerging economy, several International showrooms and brands have opened up their franchisees here, adding to the happy list of shopping options for the buyers. Amongst the most popular items figures the Cloth industry as the Zari Work, tie and dye and fabrics adorned with hand block printing are considered Indore’s specialty. The colorful markets also displays a wide variety of traditional artifacts and handicrafts, an art that has been preserved and passed down the subsequent generations of artists and which now figure as tourist favorite shopping articles.Roam around its interesting markets regarded as a shopper’s paradise. The Maharaja Tukuganj Cloth Market, also known as MT market is the oldest one in the city famous for the traditional Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees displaying dazzling array of brocades and zari work in brilliant designs. If you are looking to buy more traditional fabrics, then Rajwara market with its impressive collection is the place to be. The Top Khana and Jail Road markets are a popular hotspot for handicrafts, tribal mementos, paper made articles and wood carved objects while Bara Sarafa and Chotta Sarafa have on display an impressive collection of jewelry, both traditional and modern. And for those looking to take home some souvenirs and handcrafted articles, the Government State Emporium on M G Road serves as the ideal destination.
Read on for a list of popular markets and shopping spots in Indore with their respective specialties.
MT Cloth Market: A popular destination for wholesale clothing.
Sitlamata Bazar: Sarees and retail clothing.
Kothari Market: A posh market known for International brands such as Louis Philippe, Raymond and Bombay Dyeing etc.
Heritage Market: Housing International brands and showrooms like Nike, Lee, Arrow, Van Hussein, Grasim and Woodland etc.
R.N.T. Marg: Popular for its Big departmental stores.
Bada and Chota Sarafa Market: All kind of jewelry, delicious sweets and spicy foods.
Marothia Bazaar: Groceries and arts & crafts articles.
Khajuri Bazar: Famous for its wide variety of books and stationery items.
