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

Amritsar in Punjab is a significant textile hub with several distinct specialities:

Key Amritsar textile products:

  • Phulkari embroidery: The most famous Amritsar textile — hand-embroidered shawls, dupattas, and suits using silk thread on cotton or khadi base. GI-tagged product from Punjab.
  • Woollen shawls and blankets: Amritsar has a large woollen goods production cluster
  • Carpet and rug weaving: One of India's major carpet production centres
  • Hosiery and knitwear: Connected to Ludhiana's knitwear cluster

Key wholesale market areas: Hall Bazaar, Katra Jaimal Singh, and Phulkari market area near Golden Temple.

Wholesale buying tip: Amritsar is the best place in India to source authentic Phulkari products directly from artisans — the Phulkari market near the Golden Temple complex has the widest selection at wholesale prices.

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