Laad Bazar

Various legends about the name of Laad Bazar include that it was set up by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah as a shopping destination for the wedding of his daughter, Laad (affectionate one) was his term of endearment for her. It is alternatively said that the market was initially called “Lord’s Bazaar” which later changed to Laad Bazar.

Today, the market is a major hub for bangles and wedding apparel. The shops contain bangles, semi-precious and precious jewellery, pearls and other products such as silverware, saris, silk, hand woven materials, cotton, brocade, velvet, gold embroidered fabrics, sherwanis, traditional khara dupattas, lacquer bangles and perfumes.

A large number of the shops cover the entire floor with a mattress, where customers can be seated to see the items on display.