Jodhpur markets around the Clock Tower

Jodhpur's old city markets cluster around the Clock Tower. They sell cloth, Bandhani and Rajasthani crafts, and are easy to cover on foot.

Bandhani and clothKnown for
Clock TowerMain area
4Markets listed
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Jodhpur's cloth shopping is around the Clock Tower in the old city: Sardar Market, Nai Sarak and Clock Tower Market. Sardar Market is linked with Bandhani. Send your saree type and budget on WhatsApp for help planning.

CityJodhpur
Known forBandhani and cloth
Markets listed3
Main areasClock Tower area
EnquiriesWhatsApp

Old city markets

Jodhpur's old city is built around the Clock Tower, and the markets spread out from it. Sardar Market sits in the middle, with Nai Sarak and the Clock Tower Market lanes nearby.

Bandhani, the tie-dye craft of Rajasthan and Gujarat, is the saree to look for here. Cotton and silk sarees dyed in this way appear in many shops, along with other Rajasthani textiles.

Visiting the Jodhpur saree markets

The Clock Tower is easy to find, and Jodhpur has an airport and a railway station. Autos reach the old city gates.

Timing Shops open in the late morning.

Heat Carry water in summer.

Key things to know

Walkable

Everything is close to the Clock Tower.

Bandhani check

Look for small tied dots, not flat prints.

Heat

Summers are hot. Visit early.

Areas to know in Jodhpur

ZoneMain focusNotable markets
Clock Tower areaOld city marketsSardar Market, Nai Sarak, Clock Tower Market

Saree types from Jodhpur

Bandhani sarees

Tie-dyed dots in bright colours.

Cotton sarees

Daily wear.

Silk sarees

Festive wear.

Leheriya

Wave stripes.

Dupattas

Sold alongside sarees.

Who shops in Jodhpur

Visitors

Tourists wanting Rajasthani textiles.

Local families

Festive shoppers.

Shop owners

Retailers buying Bandhani.

Buying notes for Jodhpur

Ask whether the Bandhani is hand tied.

Colour Bright dyes can run in the first wash.

Bills Ask for a bill that names the fibre.

When demand is highest in Jodhpur

Winter is a comfortable time to walk the markets, and weddings and festivals raise demand.

From loom to shop

  1. 1

    Dyers

    Craftspeople tie and dye cloth.

  2. 2

    Finishing

    Cloth is cut and hemmed.

  3. 3

    Market shops

    Counters sell near the Clock Tower.

  4. 4

    Buyers

    Shoppers take stock home.

How to plan a purchase in Jodhpur

  1. 1

    Pick the craft

    Bandhani or Leheriya.

  2. 2

    Walk the lanes

    Start at the Clock Tower.

  3. 3

    Check the dots

    Look for tied dots.

  4. 4

    Keep the bill

    Note the fibre.

Jodhpur sarees: common questions

Where is Sardar Market?

Sardar Market is at the Clock Tower in Jodhpur's old city.

Is Bandhani sold in Jodhpur?

Yes. Sardar Market is linked with Bandhani.

Can I walk between the markets?

Yes. They are close to the Clock Tower.

Can I enquire on WhatsApp first?

Yes. The WhatsApp button carries the page details.

How many saree markets are listed for Jodhpur?

This page lists 4 markets and areas in Jodhpur. Some are single buildings and some are whole lanes or localities.

Need help finding the right market in Jodhpur?

Send us the saree type, quantity and budget on WhatsApp. The page you are on is added to the message, so we know where to start.

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