What is Ahmedabad known for in the Indian textile wholesale market?

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) is one of India most historically significant textile cities — once nicknamed the "Manchester of India" for its large cotton mill industry. Today it is an important centre for specific textile categories.

Ahmedabad textile specialities:

• Bandhani and tie-dye products: Traditional Gujarati craft sourced through Ahmedabad wholesale markets
• Patola silk: The famous double-ikat silk from Patan (near Ahmedabad) — premium, GI-tagged
• Cotton fabric mills: Ahmedabad still has active spinning and weaving mills for cotton fabric
• Khatri community traders: Ahmedabad has a strong community of textile traders dealing in traditional Gujarati textiles

Key wholesale market: Manek Chowk and Gandhi Road area for traditional Gujarati textiles. For modern ready-made garments at scale, Surat remains the primary choice.