Gamcha

#Perspective / Dhaka’s hidden gem: The gamcha market of Shyamoli

The Shyamoli gamcha market in Dhaka preserves Bangladesh’s cultural heritage through vibrant cotton cloths from Sirajganj, Narsingdi, Kushtia, and Chapainawabganj. Selling affordable gamchas and lungis, it bridges rural tradition with urban life, sustaining generations of artisans and traders.

Move over, Gucci! Bangladesh's old-school gamcha is now the coolest thing in fashion

The gamcha, a traditional Bangladeshi handwoven fabric, is making a stylish comeback in fashion. From kurtas to accessories, it blends tradition with modern aesthetics. Vibrant, breathable, and eco-friendly, gamcha-based fashion promotes sustainability and celebrates local textile heritage.

The checkered comeback: Gamchas go high fashion

In the sartorial world, checks have a special significance. They are forever in fashion, always loved and appreciated. From children’s school uniforms to high fashion runways checks are everywhere and how!

August 30, 2025
August 30, 2025

Dhaka’s hidden gem: The gamcha market of Shyamoli

The Shyamoli gamcha market in Dhaka preserves Bangladesh’s cultural heritage through vibrant cotton cloths from Sirajganj, Narsingdi, Kushtia, and Chapainawabganj. Selling affordable gamchas and lungis, it bridges rural tradition with urban life, sustaining generations of artisans and traders.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

Move over, Gucci! Bangladesh's old-school gamcha is now the coolest thing in fashion

The gamcha, a traditional Bangladeshi handwoven fabric, is making a stylish comeback in fashion. From kurtas to accessories, it blends tradition with modern aesthetics. Vibrant, breathable, and eco-friendly, gamcha-based fashion promotes sustainability and celebrates local textile heritage.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

The checkered comeback: Gamchas go high fashion

In the sartorial world, checks have a special significance. They are forever in fashion, always loved and appreciated. From children’s school uniforms to high fashion runways checks are everywhere and how!