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Mangaldas Market

Maharashtra · India

8 story sections20 min 11 s in all

One of the largest cloth market in the city where you can buy fabrics by the meter at wholesale prices.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:36

    Welcome to the Mangaldas Market audio tour, your comprehensive guide to Mumbai's largest and most historic indoor fabric wholesale market. Situated near the famous Crawford Market towards the Jama Masjid along Sheikh Memon Street…

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  2. 2Sheikh Memon Street Entrance and Historic Indoor Facade2:49

    You are standing at the historic main entrance of Mangaldas Market along Sheikh Memon Street, located in close proximity to both the glittering Zaveri Bazaar and the iconic Jama Masjid. As you pause before this grand threshold,…

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  3. 3The Main Cloth Lanes and Nine Narrow Passageways2:53

    As you advance further into the heart of Mangaldas Market, you will find yourself surrounded by a meticulously organized network of nine narrow parallel passageways. Despite the initial impression of a crowded and chaotic…

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  4. 4Traditional Desi Mattress Shops and Merchant Hospitality2:48

    As you gaze into the individual shops lining either side of the passageways, you will notice a captivating traditional floor arrangement that sets this market apart from modern commercial spaces. Instead of western-style desks,…

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  5. 5Cotton, Khadi, and Handloom Fabrics Section2:39

    Let us now explore the highly practical and wonderfully diverse Cotton, Khadi, and Dress Materials section of Mangaldas Market. This section is a treasure trove of raw, unstitched, and semi-stitched fabrics, featuring an…

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  6. 6Silk, Sarees, and Bridal Wear Collection2:25

    Step into the brilliant and radiant Silk, Sarees, and Bridal Wear section of Mangaldas Market, where the rich traditions of Indian wedding couture come alive in vivid color and shimmering gold threads. This captivating area is…

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  7. 7Tailoring Supplies and Connection to Mulji Jetha Market2:10

    As you walk toward the outer corridors of the market, you will discover a fascinating cluster of dedicated tailoring supply shops. These specialty vendors represent the essential trade behind the trade, providing all the critical…

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  8. 8Closing1:51

    This concludes our audio guide tour of Mangaldas Market, Mumbai's premier indoor fabric wholesale landmark. We hope this journey through its nine historic passageways and hundred-plus traditional shops has provided you with a…

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What is Mangaldas Market?

Mangaldas Market is a place in Maharashtra · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationMaharashtra · India
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length20 min 11 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates18.9486, 72.8322
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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