If there’s one place you need to head to for all your craft supplies, it’s Aminabad. We have short-listed the three most popular shops that should have you covered with it comes to your art and craft needs.
PS: Aminabad is closed on Thursdays.
AKHIL PAPER MART
A paper emporium in the heart of Aminabad, where 500+ varieties of paper is sold at wholesale rates! Akhil Paper Mart offers you all kinds of paper, be it for writing, printing, craft , wrapping or card sheets. In fact, most shops in Lucknow get their supply of papers from here. Their range starts at Re. 1 per sheet (for a coloured tissue paper) and goes up to Rs. 100 per pattern sheet. They also sell sundry craft and stationery items like envelopes, glues, scissors, stickers, etc.
Timings: 11 am to 8.30 pm
Location: Radhey Building, opposite Prakash Kulfi, Aminabad
LALA GUDIYA WALA
When you’re high on craft and low on budget, this well-known wholesale craft store in Aminabad will come to the rescue. Lala Gudiya Wala deals in all kinds of craft material be it sequins, laces, ribbons, paints, stitch kits, fabric sheets, and everything else your child’s school can ask for their craft lessons! From stick-on, appliqué motifs, beaded stickers, you name it, they have it. Another shop by a similar name – Asli Lala Gudiya Wala – is just as good and deals in the same items.
Timings: 11 am to 8.30 pm
Location: Gadbad Jhala Market, Aminabad
KARAMAT BUTTON HOUSE
This shop is over a 100 years old, established in the pre-Independence era! Their USP? Buttons, of course! They have more a 1000 plus variety in buttons of all shapes, colours and sizes for craft and tailoring purposes. They also sell other supplies related to tailoring and craft. The price range for buttons starts at Re.1 per button and goes up to Rs. 65 per button.
Timings: 11.30 am to 8.30 pm
Location: Nazirabad Market, Aminabad
