Only no other city comes close to offering the array of goods found here, and many buyers for wholesale and retail outlets descend in droves to stock up on textiles, jewelry, industrial and ready-made clothing and house wares. It’s a pressure to buy is immense— not least because everyone seems to be a tout for someone. Finding your way around the city is relatively easy — the divisions based on what is produced still hold true, though you’ll find much more besides. Following are a few rough guidelines.
If you’re in search of silver, gold jewelry and gems, head for Crosscut road in the city—the gold center of Coimbatore. Alternatively, wander through Openakara Market, near the Ukkadam market is recommended. Jewelry designers from all states of India continue to nurture the superlative designs and -setting skills of these craftsmen, in these shops, aware that bargains are hard to come by—more often than not, you really do get what you pay for. If you’re knowledgeable enough, shop for jewelry in these bazaars, but for most, a trip to the shops listed in our shopping list is recommended. In fact, numerous factories and showrooms run the length of Gandhipuram and RS Puram, including those specializing in garments and industrial Items.
Fabric is another must-buy, as the finest quality silk, chiffon, created with vibrant contrasts and colors. Big Bazaar is where you can bargain for a wide range of textiles and ready-made garments, as well as traditional leather shoes and glass bangles. If you’re looking for great inexpensive gifts, take a look at the shops producing beautiful decorative and house hold goods on Avanashi road.
Openakara Street has a variety of options worth checking out. The Chennai Silks is a stylish featuring designer wear as well as local artwork, silk drapes, and a variety of antiques. Then take a look at branch for gold and silver armaments, you might find yourself a wide verity of gold designs to choose from. Also on the same Openakara Street you will find hand printed textiles too.
On the other hand the ' Cross Cut Road’ is a place to go for shopping. There you can shop for unusual home accessories and furniture sourced from all over India. Pavizam Jewelleryand Allukas is another must, both were placed side by side, which are known for their fabulous collection of gold jewelry, gems and silver.
The Annapoorna hotels attract diners from all over Coimbatore. Unlike most hotels, which have insufficient place and serve food from a loosely defined kitchen, here you can relax and have fresh food, especially the noon meal with south Indian style. They also serve delicious dishes at excellent prices. The Sri Krishna sweets offer most verity of sweets found in India.
The Sree Krishna Collection is a main shopping place located in 100 feet road. You can have many verities and designs of south Indian traditional dresses. People come here for the “Silk Sarees” rather than the any other cloth collections.
Some of the main places to shop in Coimbatore are: -
1) Big Bazaar, Openakara Street
2) Raja Street, Ranga Gownder Street
3) Sukravar Pettai (for Handloom Saris)
4) Poompuhar - Handicrafts Emporium
5) Co-optex
6) Khadikrafts
7) TANSI Sales Center
