Shopping in Thrissur

For centuries Thrissur has had the upper hand in the production and sales of spices to domestic and international buyers. The spices like black pepper, cloves and cinnamon have been great favorites with shopper who comprehend the value as well as the rich aroma and taste that can be attributed to them. There are also mementoes made of brass along with gold jewellery and textiles to be bought from many of the shopping malls and stores that have come up at the commercial centres of Thrissur. The silk of Thrissur is much desired and most shoppers spend quality time just browsing through the quaint market places that house bales upon bales of five, hand-woven, multi-hued silks.


There are a number of retail outlets run by the state government like the Surabhi, Kairali and other such emporia that have a vast collection of the products where the quality and pricing of the products has been standardized. Some of the other privately-owned but renowned retail outlets in Thrissur which are well stocked with silks and brassware are also listed here. They have a wide variety of brass metal work, forged brass products Sandalwood figures, traditional Keralite crafts from coconut shells etc. There is also a huge range of gold ornaments and figures besides other products available in beautiful little haven.

• Ambady Handicrafts X1/59: Menmini Tourist home Near Post office, East Nada Gurruvayuar, Thrissur
• Arakkal silk: Vatanapilly, Kandrassankadavau, Thrissur
• Grand Silk: Tokeyo Market, Kamdassankadavau, Thrissur

Where to Shop in Thrissur

There are also the malls and multiplexes located in the Pathanamthitta district in Ranni town. These have a wide range of products from footwear to headgear and so on. So that there is something to suit every one and some souvenirs to suit every pocket.

The Poovakalathil Textiles Shoping complex is a one-stop shopping experience for the most avid of shoppers searching for unique and rare curios to carry away as souvenirs.

Then there is the A Joy Alukkas store in Thrissur which has a fabulous variety of silks like the Pulimoottil Silk, the Emmanuval Silk, the Sree Lakshmi Silk as well as the Kalimes collections. Along with silks the outlet also has an incredible range of jewellery of South Indian designs. Some of the jewellery depicted on sculptures and carvings in the ancient temple art has been artistically copied by the master craftsmen among the goldsmiths of the Thrissur region. Most unique gold designs can be observed in many of the shops where the buyer can relax and make a choice. Many a times if nothing matches their taste then they can give their orders accordingly.

Thus, shopping in Thrissur can be a most gratifying experience for the shoppers and sellers alike. The shoppers are most polite, attentive and patient when dealing with their domestic and international clients.

Some most renowned places that offer a delightful shopping experience include-

Mall of Joy: Near Sakthan Stand, Thrissur – 680001, Kerala – India
Ph: +91 487 2445999
Email : [email protected]
Website: www.mallofjoy.com

Big Bazar: Karunakaran Nambiar Rd, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Ph: +91 487 661 8200

City Centre: Swaraj Round W, Naikkanal, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Fridge House: State Highway 22, Kuruppam, Anchuvilakku, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Levis: Trichur-Palghat Rd, Thrissur, Kerala, India

VMB Mall: Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Marar Road Area, Anchuvilakku, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Selex Mall: Trichur-Palghat Rd, Pallakad, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Ph: +91 99 46 500200

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