This is how you can get everything in the Chickpet market in Bengaluru!

On your next trip to the IT city, find some time out to go for bulk shopping from the Chickpet market in Bengaluru and check the variety of items at lower prices, surely, do not pinch your pockets.

You might be aware of the popular Commercial street of Bengaluru that serves the best interest of buyers. However, if you want to see the buyer's heaven, it has to be the Chickpet market in Bengaluru. And, it is not a new establishment but a century-old affair of exchanging a variety of goods ranging from apparel to antiques.

While it seems difficult to trace out the exact history of this market, reports suggest that it is definitely some centuries old. Even the name - 'Chickpet' was kept keeping in mind Banglore being a small city where chick means small and Pete means city in the Kannada language. The only irony lies in the fact that this shopping area is not even close to being "small"!

Even though the roads and lanes here are narrow, one can find an end number of lined shops, some of which are existing for decades. One of the most lively and colourful glare forms the section of sarees that sell in bulk here. Being a wholesale market of various kinds of sarees, buyers come here for all the festivities needs! The market hosts a great deal of silk, Kanjeevaram, and sarees of other fabrics and yarns.

On the other hand, sarees are not the only apparel that is sold here. You will come across many shops, some of which are even in the open-air setting dealing with suits, lehengas, and other traditional clothes that might look outstanding at weddings and Indian festivals. Along with this, there are some dress materials that you might purchase and get tailored at your favourite boutique!

To match those clothes are the beautiful and appealing jewellery section, and we suggest you must have a look at the variety of earrings here. Be it ethnic or contemporary designs, these earrings might suit all your needs. Hair wigs are another item put up in the displays alongside other items of cosmetics and accessories like hair clips, scrunchies, and other fashion jewellery.

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What is breathtaking is to come across those antiques that narrate the stories of the erstwhile time. Who would like to miss gramophones, old music players, figurines, typewriters, wall panels, and more? Herein, you can find many more home decor items, including handicrafts, brass items, and white and black metal goods. Some of these can also help you out with gifting options.

Adding to it, there are an end number of options for household needs and products. You can simply make a list and reach here to get all of it in one market. Various products are available here while you are on the hunt to buy what you need, from cutlery, carpets, cushion covers, and sewing machines to kitchenware and other necessities. It is always advised to negotiate with the shopkeepers to get these at reasonable rates.

The thing that mostly attracts people is the availability of chandeliers and various beautiful lightning materials to be used in the houses. Those items give you the feel of the royal era! This apart, you can browse fairy lights, lamps, and wall lighting!

If you visit here for wedding shopping, another thing that might appeal to you is the wedding cards available in beautiful designs and colours. And not just weddings but all kinds of invites can be seen here depending on the occasion. Some of them are even quirky ones specially designed for kids, and those could be used for birthday parties.

Talking about kids and not about stationery should be a crime, and the market does not commit one! It has a large area for books and stationery items. You will find many hawkers dealing with books, novels, and shops dealing with notebooks, pens, colours, and more.

What can interest the party animals the most is the section on party essentials! After all, getting your hands on banners, sparkly streamers, party hats, caps, pom poms, and candles is not a bad idea. Moreover, you can also get stacks of fizzy drinks, packets of crispies, and other snacks for the celebration.

In a nutshell, the wholesale market is wholesome for all kinds of shopping needs. Just remember the key to getting these at the dirt-cheap price - bargaining!

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