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[[File:Laad Bazaar.jpg|right|thumbnail|200px|Laad Bazaar]]
[[File:Laad Bazaar.jpg|right|thumbnail|200px|Laad Bazaar]]
'''Laad Bazaar''' or '''Choodi Bazaar''' is a very old market popular for [[bangle]]s located in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[India]]. It is located on one of the four main roads that branch out from the historic [[Charminar]].
'''Laad Bazaar''' or '''Churi Bazaar''' is a market located in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[India]] on one of the four main roads that branch out from the [[Charminar]].


''Laad'' meaning [[lacquer]] is used to make bangles, on which [[artificial diamonds]] are studded. In this {{convert|1|km|adj=on}}-long shopping strip, most of the shops sell bangles, [[sari]]s, wedding related items, and imitation jewelry.
The bazaar's name, ''laad'' means [[lacquer]], which is used to stud [[artificial diamonds]] onto bangles. This is fitting as in this {{convert|1|km|adj=on}}-long shopping strip, most of the shops sell bangles, [[sari]]s, wedding related items, and imitation jewellery.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Pathergatti market near to Laad bazaar Hyderabad, India.jpg|right|thumb|Pathergatti market near to Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad, India]]
This market is very old, in operation since the time of the [[Qutb Shahi]]s and the [[Nizam]]s. It is close to landmarks such as Charminar, [[Makkah Masjid, Hyderabad|Makkah Masjid]] and [[Chowmahalla Palace]]bla ,bla what a dummy .
This market has been in operation since the time of the [[Qutb Shahi]]s, prior to the reign of the [[Nizam]]s. It is close to landmarks such as Charminar and [[Makkah Masjid, Hyderabad|Makkah Masjid]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stories |first=Hyderabad |title=Revival of Hyderabad Laad Bazaar Former Grandeur Begins {{!}} Hyderabad Stories |url=https://www.hyderabadstories.com/art-culture/revival-of-hyderabad-laad-bazaar-former-grandeur-begins/#:~:text=Laad%20Bazaar,%20also%20known%20as,Makkah%20Masjid,%20and%20Chowmahalla%20Palace. |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=www.hyderabadstories.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, towards the southeast of the bazaar lie the palaces built by different [[Nizam]]s, including the [[Chowmahalla Palace]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Panwar |first=Himakshi |date=2023-07-29 |title=Laad Bazaar All About Hyderabad's Famous Bangle Market |url=https://www.outlooktraveller.com/explore/shopping/laad-bazaar-all-about-hyderabads-famous-bangle-market |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Outlook Traveller |language=en}}</ref>


==Shopping==
==Shopping==
[[File:Laadbazar.jpg|right|thumbnail|200px|A typical shop in Laad Bazaar]]
[[File:Laadbazar.jpg|right|thumbnail|200px|A typical shop in Laad Bazaar]]


Choodi bazar is the main market for bangles, it is popular for bangles, [[Gemstone|semi-precious stones]], [[pearls]], jewellery,<ref name="TheHindu_LB">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/22/stories/2008022257980200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226172413/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/22/stories/2008022257980200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 February 2008|title=Laad Bazaar traders cry foul|access-date=22 February 2008|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=22 February 2008}}</ref> products such as silverware, [[Nirmal]], [[Qalamkari|Kalamkari]] paintings, [[bidriware]], [[lacquer]] [[bangle]]s studded with stones, [[sari]]s and handwoven materials of silk, cotton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel6magazine.com/article/article.asp?name1=oct06d1.inc&name2=oct06d2.inc&name3=Article|title=Street Smart Shopping|publisher=Channel6|access-date=22 August 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009093727/http://www.channel6magazine.com/article/article.asp?name1=oct06d1.inc&name2=oct06d2.inc&name3=Article|archive-date=9 October 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[brocade]], [[velvet]] and [[Embroidery|gold embroidered fabrics]], traditional [[Khara Dupatta]]s, lacquer bangles and perfumes.
Choodi Bazaar is the main market for bangles, [[Gemstone|semi-precious stones]], [[pearls]], jewelry,<ref name="TheHindu_LB">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/22/stories/2008022257980200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226172413/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/22/stories/2008022257980200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 February 2008|title=Laad Bazaar traders cry foul|access-date=22 February 2008|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=22 February 2008}}</ref> silverware, [[Nirmal]], [[Qalamkari|Kalamkari]] paintings, [[bidriware]], [[lacquer]] [[bangle]]s studded with stones, [[sari]]s and handwoven materials of silk, cotton,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel6magazine.com/article/article.asp?name1=oct06d1.inc&name2=oct06d2.inc&name3=Article|title=Street Smart Shopping|publisher=Channel6|access-date=22 August 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009093727/http://www.channel6magazine.com/article/article.asp?name1=oct06d1.inc&name2=oct06d2.inc&name3=Article|archive-date=9 October 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[brocade]], [[velvet]] and [[Embroidery|gold embroidered fabrics]], traditional [[Khara Dupatta]]s, and perfumes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shopping at Laad Bazar {{!}} Incredible India |url=https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/states/telangana/experiences/shopping-at-laad-bazar.html |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=www.incredibleindia.org}}</ref>

The narrow lane is filled with burkha-clad women, bangle shops and old buildings with wooden balconies, bargaining and haggling is part and parcel of this market. Shopkeepers employ "beckoning" tactics, placing an employee at the entrance of the store beckoning passers-by to enter their shop.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.explohyd.com/b.html | title = Bazaars - Shopping Areas | access-date = 2011-07-29 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110807151539/http://www.explohyd.com/b.html | archive-date = 7 August 2011 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


[[File:Laad bazaar bangles.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
[[File:Laad bazaar bangles.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
Many stores are furnished with a clean, soft cotton mattress that covers the entire floor. Customers sit on the soft cotton mattress without shoes, lean against a wall with a round pillow and the sales person presents all items on the floor. All business is conducted on this floor and often other employees use the padded area in the back, as they may be sorting or sewing.


[[File:Hyderabad Street Market.jpg|thumb|220px|[[Auto rickshaw]]s near Laad Bazaar]]
[[File:Hyderabad Street Market.jpg|thumb|220px|[[Auto rickshaw]]s near Laad Bazaar]]
[[Auto rickshaw]]s and cars are barred entrance from [[Charminar]] end (the preferred entrance) of the strip due to the narrow street being crowded, and only pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and scooters, and sometimes cycle-rickshaws are permitted to enter.

Southeast of Laad Bazar lie the palaces built by different [[Nizam]]s including the [[Chowmahalla Palace]].


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Latest revision as of 11:36, 30 October 2024

Laad Bazaar

Laad Bazaar or Churi Bazaar is a market located in Hyderabad, India on one of the four main roads that branch out from the Charminar.

The bazaar's name, laad means lacquer, which is used to stud artificial diamonds onto bangles. This is fitting as in this 1-kilometre (0.62 mi)-long shopping strip, most of the shops sell bangles, saris, wedding related items, and imitation jewellery.

History

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Pathergatti market near to Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad, India

This market has been in operation since the time of the Qutb Shahis, prior to the reign of the Nizams. It is close to landmarks such as Charminar and Makkah Masjid.[1] Additionally, towards the southeast of the bazaar lie the palaces built by different Nizams, including the Chowmahalla Palace.[2]

Shopping

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A typical shop in Laad Bazaar

Choodi Bazaar is the main market for bangles, semi-precious stones, pearls, jewelry,[3] silverware, Nirmal, Kalamkari paintings, bidriware, lacquer bangles studded with stones, saris and handwoven materials of silk, cotton,[4] brocade, velvet and gold embroidered fabrics, traditional Khara Dupattas, and perfumes.[5]

Auto rickshaws near Laad Bazaar
External image
image icon Bangles of Laad Bazaarimages. Published on Flickr

Reference list

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  1. ^ Stories, Hyderabad. "Revival of Hyderabad Laad Bazaar Former Grandeur Begins | Hyderabad Stories". www.hyderabadstories.com. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  2. ^ Panwar, Himakshi (29 July 2023). "Laad Bazaar All About Hyderabad's Famous Bangle Market". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Laad Bazaar traders cry foul". The Hindu. 22 February 2008. Archived from the original on 26 February 2008. Retrieved 22 February 2008.
  4. ^ "Street Smart Shopping". Channel6. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  5. ^ "Shopping at Laad Bazar | Incredible India". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 13 January 2024.

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