Visit Kinari Bazaar once and you feel like getting married JUST for the sake of it. Feel like having a mega bollywood-esque wedding (even if you are completely against extravagant wasteful weddings)just so you could create all these clothes for yourself :)
Once you see these little shops in the tiny lanes with their enormous collection of borders and embellishments, you will never want to buy something from a botique or designer, you`d want to design something yourself.
Once you see these little shops in the tiny lanes with their enormous collection of borders and embellishments, you will never want to buy something from a botique or designer, you`d want to design something yourself.
This is exactly what happened to me. I went looking for a simple border for a bright coral chiffon sari I had. No lavish wedding to go to, I was just hoping to wear it on Diwali. Even though I got a border I really LOVE, I came back feeling a little disappointed. Cos each shop I went to, a thousand ideas came to my head and I wanted to buy so many things. But where would I WEAR these things I was designing in my HEAD!?
I was pestering my mother so much, continuously telling her how our small family never has any grand wedding which one can plan and make outfits for. I pestered her so much apparently that she actually said I should get married. If you knew my mother you`d know how bizarre it is for her to say this.
ANYWAY.. there is no way I can actually describe the beautiful things I came across so I shall let this post turn into a Photo Diary of sorts :)
Trying out different borders on the Sari.
I fell in LOVE with these! Need to make something with this ASAP. If only an occasion would present itself :(
My mother bought herself a cutwork parsi border.
It was for Rs 4500.
Thinking of using it over a cream chiffon maybe.
The other colours it was available in
Yep. JUST borders.
This is what I finally picked. From the first shop I visited :) (you can spot it in the first picture)
It was for Rs 2100 and my mother painstakingly sewed it on.
AndI didnt even end up wearing it on diwali. Opppss!
I have a really nice turquoise blouse to go with this.
Cutest thing EVER invented! I picked up two and they drive the dogs at home crazy!
Let me know if you like this style of post? Few words, LOTS of pictures? If yes then I went to Sarojini on Saturday, might do one on that.
Thats EXACTLY how you will feel while shopping in the tiny lanes of kinari bazaar.. but you must PERSEVERE for the love of all things pretty!
Wow so many borders...and I love the border u chose.. nice nice :D .. Kinari Bazar looks so vibrant man! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes post pics...this style of writing is nice too :D
*In paris hiton's style* Luvs it!
ReplyDeleteKinari Bazaar really is the bestest thing ever, isn't it?! And I really think you should totally go ahead and do a similar Sarojini post as well, because these are my favorite kind!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful !
ReplyDeleteThis is so colorful and lively!
I have never been to Kinari Bazaar but I know where to go shopping when I get married (I hope it still exists by then).
ReplyDeleteThe borders are lovely. Must be a street of magical sorts (:
And I thought Chandani Chowk was confusing! :P
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stuff! I love these street markets with the old world charm! :)
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ohhhh..i want to go..now!!! this is so colorful and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteAnd do the post on Sarojini nagar..need to know whats new there or please mail me..might hit it on Thursday *excited*:D
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LOVVVEEE Super helpful for brides to be like meeeee! I bought a suneet verma gown that i need to restructure and embellish and thes are perfect for that !! Whoopie!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Borders!! And please do the Sarojini post, do do!!!
ReplyDeleteMy mom runs a boutique in ludhiana and these shops are kind of essentials for our business.... i have always loved viv=siting these shops and buying in bulk :) :)
ReplyDeletealso i would love to see such a post on sarojini nagger as well :)
so confusing!!!
ReplyDeletehow the hell could choose one from all of the options available!!
I love such blog posts!!
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love what you picked!
ReplyDeleteI'm stunned that such a huge shop would contain ONLY saree borders! Damnnn.
There must have been so much of variety over there, that anyone could take their pick :)
i LOVE this post !!! kinari bazaar make me feel like a little kid on a sugar rush :P .There are so many options for creating something on your own . i love the lace you picked :)
ReplyDeleteooh and if you love golgappas !! did you try this guy who sits in the kinari lane itself , on a thela sorts ? ohmygod he has the most amazing golgappas !!!
ReplyDeletePlease do a post on Sarojini... went there today and was completely confused.
ReplyDeleteHi there.. I needed to knw abt chandini chowk.. thanks fr sharing this post.. also, I wantd to buy a fabulous Indian wear fr my cousin's wedding.. wat place do u suggest? is chandini chowk gud? quality wise?
ReplyDeleteMaybe u have time to visit my blog.. pls do comment on the 2nd one if fr sure, if u can :)
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@ buls HI! i have done posts before on sarojini nagar.
ReplyDeletehttp://phdinfashion.blogspot.com/2011/04/sarojini-nagar-shopping-101.html
this might help? its a guide to shopping in sarojini :)
let me know if it does
Hii there :)
ReplyDeletejust subbed in and saw this pretty post,, the saree is looking lovely now.
Now I know where to shop for these stuff for my wedding..isn't it amazing that we can design our own stuff with our own imagination,,bazaar like these are a bliss to the lil designer in each one of us,, :)
Thanks honey :)
love ur blog,,hav been reading it even for so long.. :)
I know what you mean. You suddenly find all your creativity oozing out when you shop at such places.. And you wonder WHY do you even need to go to boutiques and splurge so much!
ReplyDeleteBut this is crazy... look at all those borders!
I like the one you picked for your saree.. nice bright combo! :)
Hi there :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your ideas.. bt I want to wear a different outfit.. not suit- i have an anarkali... n nt sari.. do u have any more ideas? any pictures? I'd definitely try kinari bazaar too :)
n by 2nd i meant 2nd post (happy bday sweetheart) only :D n den i realized u had already commented
Thanks :)
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ohhh.. I see.. Thanks fr the advice.. nw il look fr some hot cholis :P
ReplyDeleteMan! I just love such shopalong posts! Keep em coming baby!
ReplyDeleteWow so pretty! You make me jealous! I wish I lived in Delhi :(
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post and yes, yes please do lots of pictures in Sarojini post!!!!! it makes me feel alive to see delhi!!
ReplyDeletehad been there in march-april...was so HOT!
ReplyDeleteAww...those chicks are so cute! Thought those borders in 1st pic were bangles! Nice post and yes u should do the SN post too.
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I luv luv luv luv justttt luv goin to kinari bazar n chandni Chowk ... Der iz so much variety n soooooo many colours to choose frm!! These places just hynotise me n i alwz end at buyin a lot stuff!!
ReplyDeleteThanks to share your information, it is great!
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I am currently on a "make your own wedding lehenga" mission. And I was looking for something like this only. I am new in Delhi and had only seen one dinghy shop in Lajpat market which sold very small collection of laces. My frnd asked me to check out Kinari Bazar and you showed up with such wonderful pictures on my google search! Good job!
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Deletemail me info@phdinfashion.com and i`ll guide you :)
can you please tell me of a place like this in bangalore????
ReplyDeleteplease help...i have my best buddies wedding 'round the corner would love to find a place like this in Bangalore.
ReplyDelete@ Anon - I really dont know about banglore, but i highly doubt it. If it were there one woudlve heard about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I am definitely going there for my wedding shopping! Thanks for such a picture-ful post... new follower :)
ReplyDeleteTo someone who asked about Bangalore, you will get them at Commerical street - there's a bylane called Narayan Pillai street... go through those shops they have loads but not such supreme quantity and quality.
ReplyDeleteApart from that, Raja market has awesome wholesale stuff...
However,, never compare prices with what we get in Delhi or even Mumbai.
Hope this helped.
hey! thid is awsome. i m scheduled to go for a visit 2 delhi dis month. can u give me the directions to dis place starting from CP?
ReplyDelete@ anon please take the metro to chandni chowk. U can mail me as well if u`d like more info stylish.rammblings@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi! My names Aman. I am coming down to India next month and had a few questions.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to locate the best place to purchase Indian bridal/non bridal outfits at wholesale prices. What would be the best places? I have many designs of my own that I wish to get made also. Where would I be able to find a tailor n kaarigar that would offer me wholesale prices as everything I will be purchasing will be in bulk.
Any suggestions are EXTREMELY appreciated!!
This post of yours was very helpful as well!
And lastly, its only going to be my husband & I coming down. As we don't know anyone in Delhi I was hoping I could get some insight on where to go to have fun, best places to eat, etc. We're both in our mid-20s and we're coming down from Vancouver to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary (and get some insight on indian clothing) so any recommendations would be great!!
Thanks so much in advance :)
Aman
Hi Aman. thank u so much for your detailed email :) Wish u had left a contact behind so i could answer all ur questions
DeletePlease mail me info@phdinfashion.com and i`ll gladly help. its a bit difficult to post a long reply here. looking fwd to hearing from u soon :)
That'd be great!! Thanks a bunch!! :) I really appreciate it! I'll send you the email right now.
DeleteAman :)
Hi Aman
DeleteI am in Kolkata. Selling heavy Borders and Patches in latest DESIGNER hand-embroidery. Very High quality and couture designs. Both retail and wholesale. contact at artikeyal@gmail.com Check me on facebook: Kolkata.Embroidery.Taraana
ReplyDeleteHi There, I just spent a little time reading through your
posts, which I found entirely by mistake whilst researching one of
my projects. Please continue to write more because it’s unusual that someone has
something interesting to say about this. Will be waiting for more!
I heard from someone that there are tailors in kinari bazar who make wedding lehangs as to guide them,Is it true?Can you guide me where I can find good tailors for My wedding Lehanga
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Deleteif you mail me info@phdinfashion.com i can guide you
Hey dear please help me! I heard abt karigars for zardozi in chandni chowk.. I will be in delhi in march..i want my wedding dresses to be made in delhi.. Can you guide me where can i get the work done in wholesale rates as i ve plenty of them to be done :( please please mail me at kashmiri_das_mbbs@yahoo.co.in ..
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