Karigar in Karachi - Page 2

sumorani · Mar 10th, 2009, 07:07 PM

for karigars try kehkashan and gulf. for fabric try gulf and ashiana.

jama cloth market doesnt have anything nice IMO. its got poor quality fabrics, cheap prices, its also in a bad part of town, u will have to be practically covered from head to toe otherwise gross men will be oogling u, i woudlnt even talk to my MIL about that market. and seeing that you got your dress from Bunto i dont think u will find anything tasteful at jama cloth.

Pareezay · Mar 10th, 2009, 07:08 PM

gulf

MiamisweetheartX · Mar 10th, 2009, 07:12 PM

lol thanks shay, do u know of any places where i can get ready made nice designer suits?

Pareezay · Mar 10th, 2009, 07:15 PM

^kashish is a nice place for clothes i heard. they have 2 branches, one in zamzama and one in tariq road. also, chinyere, generation, so many different places around zamzama.

CorruptAngel · Mar 10th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Kehkashan center has some amazing kaam wala's

The Designers @ Zamzama is also very good....I got very beautiful stuff made by a designer there....just amazing!

I also know a family friend of my hubby's who copies designer stuff and is very good. Let me know if you want her phone number and email address.

Eyelashes · Mar 11th, 2009, 12:19 AM

good thread
ill be in karachi soon shopping too! i just want to get there n actually look for clothes....
i have to pick out my bridal outfit too....

inta_habibi · Mar 11th, 2009, 02:05 AM

i need to get a shaadi dress too! but for my cousin's wedding hehe.
i'll be at zamzama this summerrrr=]

ATA · Mar 11th, 2009, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorruptAngel

Kehkashan center has some amazing kaam wala's

The Designers @ Zamzama is also very good....I got very beautiful stuff made by a designer there....just amazing!

I also know a family friend of my hubby's who copies designer stuff and is very good. Let me know if you want her phone number and email address.

aap ka apna hay kia ?

CorruptAngel · Mar 11th, 2009, 12:07 PM

^^shhhhh...dont tell anyone

mahismart · Mar 11th, 2009, 09:27 PM

Please, CorrputAngel, share her contact info. I am making a list of designers, kaarigars and tailors in Karachi, so this would really help.

MiamisweetheartX · Mar 11th, 2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahismart

Please, CorrputAngel, share her contact info. I am making a list of designers, kaarigars and tailors in Karachi, so this would really help.

can you please share

mahismart · Mar 11th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Miami, you'll find loads of karigaars at Gulf. Almost everyone is good there. Make sure that you explain each and everything to them. I don't remember the name but there is a shop in the inner lanes that has some lovely Karma and Maria B. designs that were originally Rs. 1,00,000 plus and the karigar quoted Rs. 20,000 plus. The work was really fine but they don't bargain.

* You can also order formals from PLK, Tariq Road. I gave them my own fabric and they did the kaam. Again the quality of the work was really fine and I was happy with the result. They have loads of samples and you have to keep looking at the outfits to sort out the kaam you like. They also provides matching shoes and pouches/bags alongwith their bridals. I didn't ask whether they do that with their formals. You can also show them your design and they will make it as it is. BTW, their formals start from Rs. 10,000. Negotiate and bargain all you can. Ask for Farhan if you want to order.

* A shop called NOOR zari centre at Rabi centre Tariq road has very good work. Show the owner your designs and he'll make it for you with or without your fabric. His max price was around Rs. 20,000. I gave him my own fabric so each outfit cost me around Rs. 4,000. He does amazing sarees too. I showed him a sari that someone bought for Rs. 26,000 and he told me that he could replicate it for Rs. 7,000. I am thinking about ordering a few of my own.

The good thing about this one is that the owner takes care of everyting himself from dress material, colour, kaam everything At Gulf you have to be really standing on the kaarigar's head so that he doesn't ruin your expensive material.

* Jabeens at Tariq Road, Shakeel's at Saima Center, Makka shop at Rabi Center and Bridal creations at Dolmen Mall Tariq Road are equally good. They mostly have made to order stuff but also have unstitched suits that you'll love.

* Never been to Kehkashan, Clifton but those karigaars are familiar with upscale kaam and dealing with people who have come from abroad.

* Paapoush and Capital Market in Sadar are also good places for kaam but they are very low-scale places like Jama cloth where you can find bridal dresses for Rs. 5,000. Not sure whether you'll like going there. The Karha'i/ kaam and prices are awesome, not the enviroment.

* KDA market near Gulshan has the most amazing kaam for great price. Again not so upscale but better than Paapoush.

Kind of Round up, I guess:

Some of the main bazaars in Karachi that deserve a visit:
» Tariq Road Bazaar
» Zamzama Boulevard (Located in the Clifton/DHA area, worthwhile visitng for various local/western designer clothes and various places to eat and hang out including Costa Coffee, Copper Kettle, Dejavu, Roasters, Arizona Grill,Okra etc.)
» Gulf Area Market (many traditional vendors and more upscale boutiques and designer shoes)
» Zainab Market (If you are are looking for branded clothing for half the real price!)
» The Forum
» Dolmen Mall (Located on Tariq Road)
» Millemium Mall (Located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal)
» Park Towers (Located in Clifton)
» Jumeirah Mall (Located on Tariq Road)
» Naheed Super Market (Located near Tariq Road) (Superstores chain)

mahismart · Mar 11th, 2009, 10:07 PM

Not Kaarigars but upscale shops in Karachi that a Bunto bride would love to visit for her formals:

AEISHA VARSEY
Park Towers
Store #326, Level 3, Shahrah-e-Firdousi, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 536-1288, 583-2525

ASIFA & NABEEL
Shop No. 2, 7th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 763-0077

BRIDAL CREATIONS
Shop #11, Dolmen Mall, Main Tariq Road
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 432-1048, 438-7337

BRIDAL FASHIONS
C-9C/2, 3rd Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 587-0096

FARAZ COUTURE
Shop 1, Mezzanine, Plot 2C, 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 530-1943

HAJRA HAYAT
Shop No. 2, Plot C-16, 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 529-5105, 529-5106

KHAAMTA
8th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 537-0540

MARIA BELAL
Park Towers
First Floor, Shahrah-e-Firdousi, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 583-3975

MAYSOON
Tareen Arcade, 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 542-1905, 537-0127

MOHSIN
Shop #13, Clifton Pride
Block 8, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 536-0475, 587-9180

MOINS
1,32-C, 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 439-1240

NADIA LAKDAWALA
1-C, Saba Commercial Street No. 1
Phase 5 Extension, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 524-7584, 524-7585

NADYA MISTRY
Park Towers
B-22, Shahrah-e-Firdousi, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 583-2525 Ext.228

NICKIE NINA
16-C, 5th & 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 667-3800

OWAIS KHAN
Azam Terrace, 18-C, Ground Floor, Shop #2
6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 537-7780

PAALKI
Plot #1-C, 3rd Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 587-3187, 545-8877

THE DESIGNERS

Zamzama
Main Zamzama Boulevard
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 586-1915, 537-0128

REHANA SAIGOL
41 Khayaban-e-Ghazi
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 585-1678

RIZWAN BEYG
Shop No. 3, 2-C, 9th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 587-5586

SADAF TARIQ
Building 3-C, 3rd Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 581-0633

SAMAN ZAR
Defence
2-C, The Pavilion, 26th Street
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 586-5127

Clifton
19-20, The Plaza, G-7, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 582-1425, 587-3345

SAMAR MEHDI
Defence
63, 11 Street
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 585-1223

Zamzama
Shop #2, Plot 36-C, 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama
Phase 5, D.H.A.
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21)

SARJAHANI'S
The Forum
Shop #68, Ground Floor, Khayaban-e-Jami
Block 9, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 530-1435

UNBEATABLE
Park Towers
Shop 310, 3rd Level
Shahrah-e-Firdousi, Clifton
Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (92-21) 583-2525 Ext. 310

All the trendy outfit shops are loacted at Park Towers, Zamzama and The Forum. You can also find purses, shoes and other stuff there.

MiamisweetheartX · Mar 12th, 2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahismart

Miami, you'll find loads of karigaars at Gulf. Almost everyone is good there. Make sure that you explain each and everything to them. I don't remember the name but there is a shop in the inner lanes that has some lovely Karma and Maria B. designs that were originally Rs. 1,00,000 plus and the karigar quoted Rs. 20,000 plus. The work was really fine but they don't bargain.

* You can also order formals from PLK, Tariq Road. I gave them my own fabric and they did the kaam. Again the quality of the work was really fine and I was happy with the result. They have loads of samples and you have to keep looking at the outfits to sort out the kaam you like. They also provides matching shoes and pouches/bags alongwith their bridals. I didn't ask whether they do that with their formals. You can also show them your design and they will make it as it is. BTW, their formals start from Rs. 10,000. Negotiate and bargain all you can. Ask for Farhan if you want to order.

* A shop called NOOR zari centre at Rabi centre Tariq road has very good work. Show the owner your designs and he'll make it for you with or without your fabric. His max price was around Rs. 20,000. I gave him my own fabric so each outfit cost me around Rs. 4,000. He does amazing sarees too. I showed him a sari that someone bought for Rs. 26,000 and he told me that he could replicate it for Rs. 7,000. I am thinking about ordering a few of my own.

The good thing about this one is that the owner takes care of everyting himself from dress material, colour, kaam everything At Gulf you have to be really standing on the kaarigar's head so that he doesn't ruin your expensive material.

* Jabeens at Tariq Road, Shakeel's at Saima Center, Makka shop at Rabi Center and Bridal creations at Dolmen Mall Tariq Road are equally good. They mostly have made to order stuff but also have unstitched suits that you'll love.

* Never been to Kehkashan, Clifton but those karigaars are familiar with upscale kaam and dealing with people who have come from abroad.

* Paapoush and Capital Market in Sadar are also good places for kaam but they are very low-scale places like Jama cloth where you can find bridal dresses for Rs. 5,000. Not sure whether you'll like going there. The Karha'i/ kaam and prices are awesome, not the enviroment.

* KDA market near Gulshan has the most amazing kaam for great price. Again not so upscale but better than Paapoush.

Kind of Round up, I guess:

Some of the main bazaars in Karachi that deserve a visit:
» Tariq Road Bazaar
» Zamzama Boulevard (Located in the Clifton/DHA area, worthwhile visitng for various local/western designer clothes and various places to eat and hang out including Costa Coffee, Copper Kettle, Dejavu, Roasters, Arizona Grill,Okra etc.)
» Gulf Area Market (many traditional vendors and more upscale boutiques and designer shoes)
» Zainab Market (If you are are looking for branded clothing for half the real price!)
» The Forum
» Dolmen Mall (Located on Tariq Road)
» Millemium Mall (Located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal)
» Park Towers (Located in Clifton)
» Jumeirah Mall (Located on Tariq Road)
» Naheed Super Market (Located near Tariq Road) (Superstores chain)

WOW!!!! You are amazing, you know that. All the information you provided will be my tour guide

. Thank you soo much!! I saved all the information u send it in my "shopping List" and will use it when i go. Thanks again, I havent gone to pakistan in like 5 years, always had my clothes mailed and to top it all off have barely any family there (other than in-laws side, which most i will be meeting for the first time) So all the information you provided is really going to help!
Thanks soo much!

btw- the guy who can design sarees, Does he already have some done to show his customers?
thanks again hun,

mahismart · Mar 13th, 2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamisweetheartX

btw- the guy who can design sarees, Does he already have some done to show his customers?
thanks again hun,

You are most welcome, Miami.

Yup, he had samples of sarees he had made but as I said you can take your designs, too and give him your own fabric. I liked a white saree he had with slivery kaam all over. He takes about a month to prepare any outfit for eg. if you order on Mar 17 he'll positively deliver the outfit on Apr 17.

Pareezay · Mar 13th, 2009, 09:15 AM

^a month to do kaam and stitch it as well?

midnighteyes · Mar 13th, 2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

A shop called NOOR zari centre at Rabi centre Tariq road has very good work. Show the owner your designs and he'll make it for you with or without your fabric. His max price was around Rs. 20,000. I gave him my own fabric so each outfit cost me around Rs. 4,000. He does amazing sarees too. I showed him a sari that someone bought for Rs. 26,000 and he told me that he could replicate it for Rs. 7,000. I am thinking about ordering a few of my own.

The good thing about this one is that the owner takes care of everyting himself from dress material, colour, kaam everything At Gulf you have to be really standing on the kaarigar's head so that he doesn't ruin your expensive material.

Wow I wish I could visit him!!!

Mahismart you never cease to amaze me with all your useful information!!

Pareezay · Mar 13th, 2009, 12:01 PM

^She's a box full of treasure.. lol.

naqsa · Mar 13th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Absolutely!

mahismart · Mar 13th, 2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shay9164

^a month to do kaam and stitch it as well?

Yup, shay, kaam and stitching both in one month on any number of outfits ordered. I did not get the outfits stitched from him as I like my own tailor's stitching but the other ladies there were quite satisfied, so I guess it was good.