Mangaldas Market (Fabric Market) Mumbai
About
Mumbai's largest wholesale fabric market with hundreds of shops selling every type of textile imaginable - from designer silks to cotton prints. A paradise for fashion designers and DIY enthusiasts.
Basic Information
Timings
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Shopping
How to Reach
Walk from CST or Mumbadevi station, located near Crawford Market
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Girgaon (0.4 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Masjid Bunder (0.4 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Mangaldas Market (Fabric Market)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Mangaldas Market (Fabric Market)
History
One of Mumbai's oldest textile markets, operating for over a century. The market developed as an extension of Mumbai's historic role as the cotton capital of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Mumbai's largest wholesale textile market
Sells fabrics from across India - Banarasi silk to Rajasthani block print
Many Bollywood costume designers source fabrics here
Best for buying fabric in bulk at wholesale prices
Bring reference images if looking for specific fabrics
Bargaining is expected and can save 30-40%
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