In the crowded bylanes of Akbari Gate and Nakkhas, in Chowk, the dupatte wali gali, as it is casually referred to, is distinct because of the colourful and impressive variety of dupattas you can find here. Looking for a stole to match your outfit, but don’t have the time to get it dyed? Just head here. You will get dupattas in every possible colour, and a range of fabrics and styles, like georgette, cotton, printed, tassled, net, crushed silk, lace or whatever else you can think of. For the first timers to the market, we recommend the following shops:
OLD KING KING DUPATTA HOUSE
This shop is some 100 years old and is being managed by the third generation of the family. You will find two shops by the same name adjacent to each other, run by brothers Ashu and Salman, and both are as good as the other. They deal with georgette, chiffon, net and cotton dupattas, in different colours. They can also get the fabric dyed for you if you fail to find your choice of colour.
Price: From Rs. 100 to Rs. 500 for a dupatta
Location: Akbari Gate, Crossing Nakhas, Lucknow
MATCHING CORNER
Also known as Riyaaz dupatta waley,Matching Corner is the place to go to for the latest, and a wide range of dupattas in good quality fabric.
Price: From Rs. 100 to Rs. 500 for a dupatta
Location: Shop no. 12, Rizvi Mansion, Akbari Gate Crossing, Chowk, Lucknow
MUNNA DUPATTE WALEY
This is a favourite with a lot of boutique owners and designers in the city, so you can rely on their quality. From single coloured dupattas, to crinkled silk and tissue stoles, you will get them all here.
Price: From Rs. 100 to Rs. 1000 for a dupatta
Location: Shop no. 110-111, New Market Nakhas, Lucknow
