The word Jamdani is derived from Persia, where Jam means flower and Dani means a vase or container. Jamdani saree is one of the finest muslin textiles of Bangladesh. Bengali woman from Bangladesh and also from West Bengal (India) wear Jamdani saree in special occasions. The sarees are authentic in color and design. The traditional way through which the Jamdani is weaved is declared as an Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. There are a lot of places from where you can buy best Jamdani saree from Dhaka, Bangladesh. We will discuss about where to buy best Jamdani saree in Dhaka.
Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) is coming soon and the demand of Dhakai Jamdani will be huge. Female of all age will wear red and white Jamdani saree on that particular day. Jamdani saree is a part and parcel of Bengali culture. Each and every Bengali woman at least has one Jamdani saree in their collection.
Jamdani Saree in Dhaka Hokers Market:
Dhaka Hokers Market which is just beside the Dhaka New Market is one of the best places in Dhaka where you can buy best Jamdani saree in Dhaka which are of different qualities. The prices also vary from 2000 tk to 20,000 tk based on the quality and design. You will have to choose carefully and you will have to bargain to get the best deal. Some shops has few collections where other shops have huge collection. So, from my practical point of view, Dhaka Hokers Market is one of the best places in Dhaka to get cheap and best Jamdani saree. In Benarosi palli which is in Mirpur Dhaka, you will also get Jamadani saree.
Meghna Village Jamdani:
If you want to get Jamdani saree which are rich in texture and design, you will have to pay a bit more. A new factory has been established by Meghna Village Group after one kilometer of Megna Bridge at the Dhaka end on the Dhaka Chittagong High way and one can purchase from the factory at factory price which is from Tk.4000.00 to taka 12000.0 per piece..You can contact over mobile 01817104126 or visit www.meghnavillage.webs.com for details.
Jamdani Saree in Narayanganj:
Another best place to buy cheap Jamdani saree is from the local markets of Narayanganj. Rupshi and Kazipara are the two famous places of Jamdani weaving. The Jamdani sarees which are produced from these two places are displayed in Jamdani market, Narayanganj. Locally it is called as Jamdani Haat and the location is Rupgang, Narayanganj. After crossing the Kanchpur Bridge, if you go towards shylhet road, after 3 km. the Jamdani palli is situated. The name of that area is Noapara which is under Tarabo Pouroshava of Rupganj Thana.
Aarong Jamdani:
If you want to buy really expensive Jamdani saree with great quality, you can have a look at Aarong showrooms. You will get nice Jamdani saree from 10,000 BDT to 70,000 BDT. Link is here http://www.aarong.com/women/saree/jamdani
Convenient Online Jamdani Shop:
If you want to buy Jamdani saree online which are reasonable in price and also decent in quality, you can browse to this online shop which is BanglaSare.com.
Jamdani Saree in Chittagong:
If you want to buy Jamdani saree in Chittagong, Rupkotha Jamdani has an awesome collection. The physical address of their shop is Shop#118, (1st Floor), Sanmar Spring Garden, 64 Jamal Khan Road, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Mobile # +880 1911-123134 and Website is: http://www.rupkothaa.com/
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Happy to see someone took the initiative to provide some ground information on Jamdani sourcing in Bangladesh!
Can you please provide any local, valid contact
Number in Narayanganj haat area (Ruoshi/Kazipara) markets??
I’m a designer and looking for some authentic help from knowledge people of Bangladesh.
If you have any relevant information on direct weavers/hàat markets contacts, Kindly DO Share : senorita.autumnhues@gmail.com
Thank you!
Hi Samira…. thanks for your comment. Frankly speaking, by doing online research, I have gathered all the information. However, I am going to Bangladesh soon and will keep you updated if I have any fresh information.
Great presentation on Traditional Jamdani saree. It is a pride of Bangladesh.