A girl’s guide to Deepavali shopping in Coimbatore
The article provides a guide for budget-friendly Deepavali shopping in Coimbatore, focusing on Uppukinar Lane and Bhura Market. It highlights the affordability of fabrics and tailoring services, as well as the variety of accessories available. The author shares their personal shopping experience, emphasizing the joy of finding good deals while preparing for the festival.
- ▪Uppukinar Lane offers fabrics starting at ₹110 per metre, making it a great spot for budget shoppers.
- ▪PM Asharaf, a popular tailor, can stitch outfits in under one hour for reasonable prices.
- ▪Bhura Market is known for its wide variety of accessories, perfect for complementing Deepavali outfits.
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“Akka, sari-a? Chudidhar-a?” Call out salespersons on a brisk morning as I weave my way through the narrow Uppukinar Lane. Most textile shops located in the maze of streets of the neighbourhood have displayed their grandest products out front, and I give them a pass: no, I will not be able to buy anything there with my shoestring budget.One hour magicFirst, for some clothes. Uppukinar is the place to go if you are looking to buy yardage that can be tailored into outfits to your liking. The best part, prices start at ₹110 per metre. After a lot of asking around, I arrive at Arihant Fabrics that stocks a range of fabrics in cotton. There is plenty to choose from, and I pick a pink and blue one, and buy 2.5 metres of the fabric, which sets me back by ₹275. And now to get it tailored.
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