Khadi cotton + silk

martinez · Aug 28th, 2007, 23:06

Can someone please help by telling me the location of traditional style Indian clothes sellers like kurtas, vesties,waistcoats trousers ,made from handloom cottons and/ or silk in Kolkata.
I should also like to locate natural fabric sarees and shalwar kamiz for the wife.
I thankyou in advance, Martinez.

Wanderer22 · Aug 29th, 2007, 00:09

Some cities have Gandhi ashram shops that sell khadi clothing. Have bought from these shops in both Delhi and Panjim. Kadhi seems to have a looser weave than machine made fabrics, perhaps it's this that makes it so comfortable in the heat.

W22

fly2raven · Aug 29th, 2007, 00:44

I would suggest FabIndia...this boutique specializes in khadi clothing for men, women and children....the clothing is well made and available at a good price...they also carry some beautiful silk items...and although this may not really matter - this is where every woman I know does their kurta shopping

(I don't know that many women but you get what I mean

)

www.fabindia.com

Kolkata
Hindustan Park
16, Hindustan Park,
Kolkata - 700029
Ph: +91-33-24656954,
+91-33-24656955
Email:calcutta@fabindia.com

Store Timings: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Mondays closed

Nick-H · Aug 29th, 2007, 01:12

A number of my birthday presents from Mrs N this year came from Fab India --- and very smart Kurtas they are too; I'm delighted

But this is fashion stuff: compared with the government Khadi shops they are expensive, and you need to check out the quality, I stopped buying from them for a couple of years because I had some badly stitched stuff.

They do extremely good-looking clothes for both men and women in cotton and silk.

Be aware that the silk seems to be "dry clean only" (which adds too much to 'cost-of-ownership' for me) and the cottons, being mostly natural-dye colours, run like crazy in the wash, and must gentle-hand washed individually the first quite-a-few times

crvlvr · Aug 29th, 2007, 02:30

Fab India seems to be the rage these days. But, found the prices to be atleast double street prices. But, ofcourse their air conditioned boutiques make for much more pleasant shopping experience when compared to haggling on the streets. Persoanlly I prefer shopping in the gullies, especially for traditional Indian stuff.

hfot2 · Aug 29th, 2007, 03:58

Sometimes I get tired of bargaining. I haven't explored a FabIndia but think I may next time.

I went to the their web-site and checked prices as if I were buying the item in India - I assume the web prices are for having the item sent from India to India.

Does anyone know if the web prices about the same [in Rs] as in their stores?

Do you know if the prices are the same for the same item in all of their stores?

distaff half of hfot2

vireya · Aug 29th, 2007, 04:33

No, the web prices are way higher than the prices in the stores - at least double from what I can see.

For example: Kurtas which cost about 250 - 280 rupees in the shop are $19.95 US on their website, for example.

hfot2 · Aug 29th, 2007, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by vireya

No, the web prices are way higher than the prices in the stores - at least double from what I can see.

For example: Kurtas which cost about 250 - 280 rupees in the shop are $19.95 US on their website, for example.

I looked at the prices on the web in rupees not dollars. They were way cheaper in rupees than the exchange into dollars would be.

vireya · Aug 29th, 2007, 09:35

OK, for me it doesn't matter on the website if I say I want to buy within India or overseas - the prices are all in US$. I don't seem to be able to change the currency.

PS - Funnily enough I just looked at it again and this time it was in rupees! So, the sort of kurta I paid 250Rps for last December at the store in Connaught Place, is 336Rps on the website. But for the men's wear there seems to be less difference - what we bought for 280Rps is 312Rps on the website. That could just be inflation in the last 9 months I guess.

shashank.aggarwal · Aug 29th, 2007, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinez

Can someone please help by telling me the location of traditional style Indian clothes sellers like kurtas, vesties,waistcoats trousers ,made from handloom cottons and/ or silk in Kolkata.
I should also like to locate natural fabric sarees and shalwar kamiz for the wife.
I thankyou in advance, Martinez.

Hey Martinez, do not ask for any particular shop, just ask for a Market and go play !! these things are way too common and can be easily found in all markets...

Nick-H · Aug 29th, 2007, 12:45

FabIndia is not a traditional clothes shop: it is a fashion shop, with prices to match.

But I'd recommend it as a stop as the clothes buyer's list: their stuff is very nice

martinez · Aug 29th, 2007, 13:29

I lived in Dehli in the 1970s and always bought my clothes in the khadi bhavan on a corner site in connaught place/circus.
These clothes were always basic and very good,plus the fact that they were/are supporting a sustainable industry ie:- the hand loom and local cotton/silk,this type of principle is really what i am looking for in a clothing outlet in Kolkata. On my arrival in kolkata i shall have only 48 hours to do all the things i need before departing for Port Blair,so actually haggling in the market places is not really an option i wish to devote much time to. Plus, i feel greedy if i hussle too much for better prices.
In Mumbai last year i located a khadi shop on DN Road,it sold rural crafts too,i think it was a government of India iniciative and most if not all the clothing was hand loom
khadi. It there something like this in Kolkata,???
PS. thankyou all for your replies.
Martinez

nayan · Aug 29th, 2007, 14:29

My suggestion will be to go to FabIndia if you are interested in readymade items like kurta etc. The prices will be not too different from the govt khadi emporium..... and style... stock etc will be wayyyy better....
Theres a FabIndia outlet in Citycentre Mall in Saltlake too.

If you want material then you are better off visiting any of the below outlets :

Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan
24, Chittaranjan Avenue,
Kolkata - 700 012

Bengal Home Industries Association
11Abanindra Thakur Sarani
Park Circus
Kolkata - 700 017
Tel: 2282-1562

Manjusha
8/2 Jagamohan Mullick Lane, Barabazar.
Kolkata-700 007
Tel: 2271-2213

the dakshinapan shopping centre near dhakuria bridge will also have some state emporiums which will stock all kinds od handloom products.

somnath · Aug 29th, 2007, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinez

..... something like this in Kolkata,???

Apart from Khadi (good info from nayan - cheers) you can try at Gariahat and New Market area.

Aug 28th, 2007, 23:06	#1
martinez Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: portugal Posts: 103	Khadi cotton + silk Can someone please help by telling me the location of traditional style Indian clothes sellers like kurtas, vesties,waistcoats trousers ,made from handloom cottons and/ or silk in Kolkata. I should also like to locate natural fabric sarees and shalwar kamiz for the wife. I thankyou in advance, Martinez.

Aug 29th, 2007, 01:12	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,749	A number of my birthday presents from Mrs N this year came from Fab India --- and very smart Kurtas they are too; I'm delighted But this is fashion stuff: compared with the government Khadi shops they are expensive, and you need to check out the quality, I stopped buying from them for a couple of years because I had some badly stitched stuff. They do extremely good-looking clothes for both men and women in cotton and silk. Be aware that the silk seems to be "dry clean only" (which adds too much to 'cost-of-ownership' for me) and the cottons, being mostly natural-dye colours, run like crazy in the wash, and must gentle-hand washed individually the first quite-a-few times __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Aug 29th, 2007, 13:29	#12
martinez Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: portugal Posts: 103	clothing I lived in Dehli in the 1970s and always bought my clothes in the khadi bhavan on a corner site in connaught place/circus. These clothes were always basic and very good,plus the fact that they were/are supporting a sustainable industry ie:- the hand loom and local cotton/silk,this type of principle is really what i am looking for in a clothing outlet in Kolkata. On my arrival in kolkata i shall have only 48 hours to do all the things i need before departing for Port Blair,so actually haggling in the market places is not really an option i wish to devote much time to. Plus, i feel greedy if i hussle too much for better prices. In Mumbai last year i located a khadi shop on DN Road,it sold rural crafts too,i think it was a government of India iniciative and most if not all the clothing was hand loom khadi. It there something like this in Kolkata,??? PS. thankyou all for your replies. Martinez

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Aug 29th, 2007, 00:09	#2
Wanderer22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 457	Some cities have Gandhi ashram shops that sell khadi clothing. Have bought from these shops in both Delhi and Panjim. Kadhi seems to have a looser weave than machine made fabrics, perhaps it's this that makes it so comfortable in the heat. W22

Aug 29th, 2007, 00:44	#3
fly2raven Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Whitefield, Bangalore, India Posts: 67	I would suggest FabIndia...this boutique specializes in khadi clothing for men, women and children....the clothing is well made and available at a good price...they also carry some beautiful silk items...and although this may not really matter - this is where every woman I know does their kurta shopping (I don't know that many women but you get what I mean ) www.fabindia.com Kolkata Hindustan Park 16, Hindustan Park, Kolkata - 700029 Ph: +91-33-24656954, +91-33-24656955 Email:calcutta@fabindia.com Store Timings: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Mondays closed

Aug 29th, 2007, 02:30	#5
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,473	Fab India seems to be the rage these days. But, found the prices to be atleast double street prices. But, ofcourse their air conditioned boutiques make for much more pleasant shopping experience when compared to haggling on the streets. Persoanlly I prefer shopping in the gullies, especially for traditional Indian stuff.

Aug 29th, 2007, 03:58	#6
hfot2 MemberS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 515	Sometimes I get tired of bargaining. I haven't explored a FabIndia but think I may next time. I went to the their web-site and checked prices as if I were buying the item in India - I assume the web prices are for having the item sent from India to India. Does anyone know if the web prices about the same [in Rs] as in their stores? Do you know if the prices are the same for the same item in all of their stores? distaff half of hfot2

Aug 29th, 2007, 04:33	#7
vireya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 267	No, the web prices are way higher than the prices in the stores - at least double from what I can see. For example: Kurtas which cost about 250 - 280 rupees in the shop are $19.95 US on their website, for example.

Aug 29th, 2007, 09:35	#9
vireya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 267	OK, for me it doesn't matter on the website if I say I want to buy within India or overseas - the prices are all in US$. I don't seem to be able to change the currency. PS - Funnily enough I just looked at it again and this time it was in rupees! So, the sort of kurta I paid 250Rps for last December at the store in Connaught Place, is 336Rps on the website. But for the men's wear there seems to be less difference - what we bought for 280Rps is 312Rps on the website. That could just be inflation in the last 9 months I guess.

Aug 29th, 2007, 12:45	#11
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,749	FabIndia is not a traditional clothes shop: it is a fashion shop, with prices to match. But I'd recommend it as a stop as the clothes buyer's list: their stuff is very nice

Aug 29th, 2007, 14:29	#13
nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 806	My suggestion will be to go to FabIndia if you are interested in readymade items like kurta etc. The prices will be not too different from the govt khadi emporium..... and style... stock etc will be wayyyy better.... Theres a FabIndia outlet in Citycentre Mall in Saltlake too. If you want material then you are better off visiting any of the below outlets : Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan 24, Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata - 700 012 Bengal Home Industries Association 11Abanindra Thakur Sarani Park Circus Kolkata - 700 017 Tel: 2282-1562 Manjusha 8/2 Jagamohan Mullick Lane, Barabazar. Kolkata-700 007 Tel: 2271-2213 the dakshinapan shopping centre near dhakuria bridge will also have some state emporiums which will stock all kinds od handloom products.

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