Govindpuri, a congested locality with lanes narrower and similar to the Old Delhi ones, accommodates a plethora of shops. From fabric to furniture, this wholesale market harbours all kinds of stores, accompanied by street food stalls, adding more flavours to this ‘sourcing destination’ of the Capital. Govindpuri market, a hub of exclusive fabric and raw material procurement, is the ultimate destination for designers and boutiques… Be it fancy laces, decorative cords, multi-coloured zippers or pretty tassels, this busy market is the desirable material sourcing spot for many. Along with the sourcing of materials, you can also get the buttons wrapped in your choice of fabric…

From colourful buttons to variable cups, and frilly ribbons to customized bias piping cords, Govindpuri caters to the primary finishing necessities of every garment manufacturing firm. Considering detailing and surface ornamentation being the vital steps in garment manufacturing process, this market never disappoints to provide variety when it comes to adding more value to the garments. Established or budding…, designers flock into this economical market in search of materials, trimmings as well as fabrics at a bargain price. If you are keen to hunt the new-fangled trends in materials as well as trimmings, Govindpuri deserves a visit.

Our exciting visit to the retail market was resourceful. A glimpse of the exclusive products from our market trip:

Appealing Metallic badges  A.N. International

Alluring laces dominated majority of Govindpuri shops

Enthralling Tassels are undeniably remarkable

Spectacular trimmings with flashy quotes and graphics are worth grabbing  A.N. International

Witness the ingenious process of button manufacturing

Outstanding Buttons in prominent designs and metallic rivets are prevalent

Vibrant cords for trimming are hard to evade  A.N. International

Dainty sublime ribbons were spotted at few of the stores

Govindpuri exhibits diverse cups in a manifold of colours and sizes

Exquisite yarns in several colours are easily accessible

Cords for Trimming are omnipresent  Narang Threads

Dappled florid zippers dominated most of the stores

Cluster of cups at the street corners

A splurge of gaudy yarns  New Krishna Threads

Rampant presence of vivid fibre latkans and tassels for decorative purposes  A.N. International

Photographer: Tauseef Jamal