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Hi,
Does anyone know the best places to buy larger quantities of handicrafts at good prices in Mumbai?
Thanks
Mark
Dadar area would be fine for shopping in large quantities.
I'm not too sure if Dharavi is into handicrafts, might be worth a visit and the lowest priced in Mumbai(and India too) for anything in very large quantities.
Dharavi is good for leather goods-jackets, purses, bags etc. If you are more specific about the goods you are looking for may be I can guide you better.
Hello Mark,
u can contact Bohemians at Kolkata they are the pioneer at Jute, Terracota, Bamboo, Cane, Silk, Hand Made paper, Horn Products, Dokra and many other different types on Indian artistic handicrafts at the best price at any quantity, i have taken some last year, u can get them at trade@bohemianexports.com or search their websites named www.bohemianexports.com, they are Bengal based.
Hope u will enjoy the journey.
Rupak
Hi Mark
Apart from the information given by other VT members you can also look for the handicraft fairs which are organised by private parties like "Sahara handicraft". There you will be able to interact with people who can supply you handicraft directly from the cottage industries.
Sunil
Try Avante, a fixed price shop at Colaba just opposite the Regal Cinema. It has one of the cheapest prices for really good quality stuff from all over India so you don't have to visit all the different regions to procure the handicrafts. The staff there are not pushy and speak English too. They have a huge collection of different types of handicrafts in different price ranges so you may select what you like according to your budget.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Aadil.
You can definitely give Dharavi a try. The place is booming with industries like wood & heavy metal work, leather tanneries, potteries and various manufactured goods. The students from 'Be the Local' can guide you safely through the slums.
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