Sardar market (Girdikot), Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India


Sardar market in Jodhpur town is situated in close proximity to the clock tower which is one of the major landmarks of the city. The clock tower was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh, after whom this market got its name. Sardar Market is noted for its general merchandize and bandhini materials. Sardar market has number of narrow lanes leading form the main street and each lane is lined with lot of both tiny and big shops on both the sides where each shop deals with a variety of handicrafts items and also sweets Some of the most common items which can be purchased from the Sardar market are tie and dye textiles, embroidered leather shoes, clay figurines, miniature camels and elephants, lacquer ware, antiques, carpets, puppets, marble inlay work and classic silver jewellery, natives of Udaipur even if they don't have any intention to buy still try and make a visit to the Sardar market only to experience the sight and sound of the market for it is extremely impressive with a blend of human species, a display where we can have a cool look around and can see what generally transpires in a busy and noisy Indian market in a city on the run. Apart from the shops there are also street hawkers in Sardar market who sells everything like bangles, imitation jewellery, fruit & veg, spices, pottery, baskets, clothes, etc. Some of the items which are a special product of Jodhpur sold in the Sardar market are pashmina shawls, spice mixtures, rugs and home furnishings, traditional Jodhpuri suit, bandhini saris and fabrics and mojris. The spices and distinct flavors of tea are more concentrated in the clock tower area which is in the vicinity to the Sardar market. The red chilli powder is very famous in this area. Sardar market being one of the oldest markets of Jodhpur is very always very active and busy having more than 6,000 to 7,000 tiny shops.


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Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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