Pune saree markets and what to look for

Pune is the main city of western Maharashtra, and its old peths are a long standing cloth trading district.

Known forLaxmi Road and Raviwar Peth cloth
Main areaLaxmi Road
Markets listed0
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Pune's saree shopping is on Laxmi Road, one of the city's busiest shopping streets, with Raviwar Peth as the traditional cloth trading area. Maharashtrian sarees such as Paithani and the Nauvari drape are the styles to ask for. Send your saree type and budget on WhatsApp for help.

CityPune
Markets listed2
Main areasLaxmi Road, Raviwar Peth, Fashion Street
EnquiriesWhatsApp

Sarees in Pune

Pune is the main city of western Maharashtra, and its old peths are a long standing cloth trading district. Laxmi Road is a busy shopping street with many saree and clothing shops.

Maharashtra has its own saree styles. Paithani is a silk saree with woven peacock and flower motifs, and the Nauvari is a nine-yard saree draped in the traditional style. Pune shops stock both.

Visiting the Pune saree markets

Reach Pune by rail, road or air, then use autos or cabs for the last stretch.

Timing Shops usually open in the late morning. Confirm the weekly off day with the shop.

Planning Cover one market area per half day, and carry little.

Key things to know

Check the stock

Stock varies by shop, so ask what a counter carries before you travel to Pune.

Compare two shops

Prices and finish differ between counters, even on the same design.

Get it in writing

Note the fibre, price and design code on the bill.

Areas to know in Pune

ZoneMain focusNotable markets
Laxmi RoadBusy shopping street with saree shopsLaxmi Road Pune
Raviwar PethTraditional cloth trading areaRaviwar Peth Kapad Ganj
Fashion StreetBudget clothing streetFashion Street Pune

Saree types from Pune

Paithani

Silk with woven peacock and flower motifs.

Nauvari

Nine-yard saree for the traditional drape.

Cotton sarees

Daily wear.

Silk sarees

Festive wear.

Who shops in Pune

Shop owners

Retailers looking for stock.

Families

Local shoppers for festivals and weddings.

Visitors

Travellers looking for local textiles.

Buying notes for Pune

Ask the shop to name the fibre and whether the cloth is handloom or powerloom.

Finish Open the piece fully and look at the border, the pallu and the stitching.

Bills Ask for a bill that names the fibre.

When demand is highest in Pune

Wedding months and the festive season bring the largest crowds.

From loom to shop

  1. 1

    Raw material

    Yarn and cloth are supplied to local units.

  2. 2

    Making

    Units weave, print or stitch.

  3. 3

    Markets

    Traders hold and sell stock.

  4. 4

    Buyers

    Shops and families buy.

How to plan a purchase in Pune

  1. 1

    Decide your product

    Saree type, fibre and budget.

  2. 2

    Pick the market

    Match the market to what you want.

  3. 3

    Check before paying

    Open the piece and look at the finish.

  4. 4

    Keep the bill

    Note the fibre and price.

Pune sarees: common questions

Is Pune good for buying sarees?

Pune is the main city of western Maharashtra, and its old peths are a long standing cloth trading district.

Which markets are listed for Pune?

See the market list on this page. Each market page gives the address and what it is known for.

Can I enquire on WhatsApp first?

Yes. The WhatsApp button carries the page details.

How many saree markets are listed for Pune?

This page lists 2 markets and areas in Pune. Some are single buildings and some are whole lanes or localities.

Need help finding the right market in Pune?

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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