Laad Bazaar

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Laad Bazaar

Laad Bazaar or Choodi Bazaar is a market located in Hyderabad, India on one of the four main roads that branch out from the Charminar.

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The bazaar's name, Laad means lacquer, which is used to stud artificial diamonds onto bangles. This is fitting as in this 1-kilometre (0.62 mi)-long shopping strip, most of the shops sell bangles, saris, wedding related items, and imitation jewelry.

History

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Pathergatti market near to Laad bazaar Hyderabad, India

This market has been in operation since the time of the Qutb Shahis and the Nizams. It is close to landmarks such as Charminar and Makkah Masjid. [1] Additionally, towards the southeast of the bazaar lie the palaces built by different Nizams, including the Chowmahalla Palace. [2]

Shopping

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A typical shop in Laad Bazaar

Choodi Bazaar is the main market for bangles, semi-precious stones, pearls, jewelry, [3] silverware, Nirmal, Kalamkari paintings, bidriware, lacquer bangles studded with stones, saris and handwoven materials of silk, cotton, [4] brocade, velvet and gold embroidered fabrics, traditional Khara Dupattas, and perfumes. [5]

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Auto rickshaws near Laad Bazaar
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Reference list

  1. Stories, Hyderabad. "Revival of Hyderabad Laad Bazaar Former Grandeur Begins | Hyderabad Stories". www.hyderabadstories.com. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  2. Panwar, Himakshi (29 July 2023). "Laad Bazaar All About Hyderabad's Famous Bangle Market". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  3. "Laad Bazaar traders cry foul". The Hindu . 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 22 February 2008.
  4. "Street Smart Shopping". Channel6. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  5. "Shopping at Laad Bazar | Incredible India". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 13 January 2024.

See also

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