{"id":393,"date":"2025-08-08T14:10:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T08:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/?p=393"},"modified":"2025-08-25T14:22:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T08:52:27","slug":"inside-kolkata-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/","title":{"rendered":"From Burrabazar to Boutiques: Inside Kolkata&#8217;s Saree Market for Durga Puja"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>What India\u2019s Smartest Saree Retailers Can Learn from Bengal\u2019s Saree Trade. Here&#8217;s an in-depth insight into Kolkata&#8217;s Saree Market for Durga Puja<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#Welcome_to_Indias_%E2%80%98Desi_Fashion_Week\" >Welcome to India\u2019s &#8216;Desi&#8217; Fashion Week<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#Who_is_this_insight_for\" >Who is this insight for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#Introduction_You_Thought_Durga_Puja_Was_Just_a_Festival_Its_an_Economy\" >Introduction: You Thought Durga Puja Was Just a Festival? It\u2019s an Economy.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#Kolkata_Market_Statistics_During_Durga_Puja\" >Kolkata Market Statistics During Durga Puja<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#Business_during_Durga_Puja_days\" >Business during Durga Puja days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#1_Durga_Puja_Is_the_Only_Festival_with_6%E2%80%937_Days_of_Dedicated_Dressing_Up\" >1. Durga Puja Is the Only Festival with 6\u20137 Days of Dedicated Dressing Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#2_Kolkata_Customers_Are_Emotionally_Invested_So_Their_Bars_for_Quality_are_Extra_High\" >2. Kolkata Customers Are Emotionally Invested, So Their Bars for Quality are Extra High<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#3_Early_Stocking_Early_Sales_Higher_Margins\" >3. Early Stocking = Early Sales = Higher Margins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#4_The_Market_Isnt_Just_Burrabazar_Anymore\" >4. The Market Isn\u2019t Just Burrabazar Anymore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#5_Tapobhumis_Observations_from_the_Ground\" >5. Tapobhumi\u2019s Observations from the Ground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#6_What_Boutique_Chains_Wholesalers_Outside_Bengal_Should_Do\" >6. What Boutique Chains &amp; Wholesalers Outside Bengal Should Do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#Final_Word_Think_Like_Bengal_Sell_Like_Bengal\" >Final Word: Think Like Bengal. Sell Like Bengal.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#Book_Sarees_from_Tapobhumi_brands_Globally_Through_Budhia_Sarees_Burrabazar\" >Book Sarees from Tapobhumi brands Globally Through Budhia Sarees, Burrabazar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/inside-kolkata-market\/#%E2%80%98Tapobhumi_Indias_Powerhouse_for_Sarees\" >\u2018Tapobhumi\u2019: India\u2019s Powerhouse for Sarees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Welcome_to_Indias_%E2%80%98Desi_Fashion_Week\"><\/span>Welcome to India\u2019s &#8216;Desi&#8217; Fashion Week<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one place where sarees speak louder than any fashion week runway, it\u2019s <strong>Kolkata during Durga Puja<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Burrabazar\u2019s bustling wholesale lanes to upscale boutiques in South Kolkata, every square inch of the city transforms into a celebration of silk, jamdani, and jacquard. And in 2025, this transformation is already underway, quieter, earlier, and more strategic than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_this_insight_for\"><\/span>Who is this insight for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a boutique in Bhubaneswar, a chain store in Bangalore, or a reseller sourcing from Surat, this blog is your <strong>front-row seat to Kolkata\u2019s saree fever, and how to profit from it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_You_Thought_Durga_Puja_Was_Just_a_Festival_Its_an_Economy\"><\/span>Introduction: You Thought Durga Puja Was Just a Festival? It\u2019s an Economy.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For most parts of India, saree sales spike around Diwali or the wedding season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in West Bengal? It starts and peaks with Durga Puja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every saree dealer in Burrabazar, Gariahat, or Park Street will tell you: <strong>Durga Puja is beyond devotion. It\u2019s also about desire, display, and demand<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kolkata_Market_Statistics_During_Durga_Puja\"><\/span>Kolkata Market Statistics During Durga Puja<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/india-news\/kolkata-slowly-gets-into-durga-puja-spirit-as-retail-sponsors-bounce-back-124100800977_1.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">trade estimates<\/a>, <strong>over \u20b94,000 crores<\/strong> in saree sales are triggered in the lead-up to Durga Puja, with <strong>West Bengal accounting for 35\u201340%<\/strong> of national demand for festive sarees during this window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes it unique?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>9+ days of dressing up<\/strong>, this isn\u2019t a one-outfit festival<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural pride is high, <strong>red-white sarees<\/strong>, <strong>Dhakai jamdanis<\/strong>, and <strong>Bengal silks<\/strong> are non-negotiables<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gifting is huge, <strong>mothers-in-law, sisters, house staff<\/strong>\u2014everyone gets something<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kolkata\u2019s fashionistas lead trends that spill into Bangladesh, Tripura, and NRB Bengali diaspora in the UK and UAE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re not riding the Bengal wave in Q3, you\u2019re missing India\u2019s most fashion-forward retail moment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_during_Durga_Puja_days\"><\/span>Business during Durga Puja days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 7\u20139 days, lakhs of sarees change hands, from street stalls to high-end boutiques. And the ripple effect? It travels far beyond Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a retailer outside Bengal and not paying attention to what Kolkata\u2019s saree market does during Durga Puja, you&#8217;re leaving insight (and income) on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Durga_Puja_Is_the_Only_Festival_with_6%E2%80%937_Days_of_Dedicated_Dressing_Up\"><\/span>1. Durga Puja Is the Only Festival with 6\u20137 Days of Dedicated Dressing Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most festivals have one or two days of major shopping: think Karwa Chauth or Diwali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Durga Puja? <strong>It\u2019s a week-long fashion marathon.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Shashti, Saptami, Ashtami, Nabami, Dashami\u2014every day has a vibe, a mood, a colour story. Customers don\u2019t buy <em>one<\/em> saree. They buy <strong>five to seven<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Lesson for Retailers:<\/strong> Create multi-saree bundles. Don\u2019t just sell individual pieces\u2014curate 3-day, 5-day, or even 9-day edit packages with themes like \u201cPower Reds,\u201d \u201cSubtle Shimmers,\u201d or \u201cCotton-to-Silk Festival Flow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kolkata_Customers_Are_Emotionally_Invested_So_Their_Bars_for_Quality_are_Extra_High\"><\/span>2. Kolkata Customers Are Emotionally Invested, So Their Bars for Quality are Extra High<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Durga Puja saree shopping is deeply sentimental\u2014especially for working women, newlyweds, or daughters-in-law visiting home. But don\u2019t mistake sentiment for softness.<br><strong>Kolkata buyers are sharp.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They know the weight of pure zari. They\u2019ll touch a weave and tell if it\u2019s handloom or powerloom. They ask about warp count, zari karigar, city of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Lesson for Retailers:<\/strong> Learn to sell with storytelling and specs.<br>Don&#8217;t just say \u201cBanarasi.\u201d Say \u201cBanarasi brocade from a Varanasi karigar using antique motifs.\u201d<br>Even if your store isn\u2019t in Bengal, know your SKUs like a sommelier knows wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Early_Stocking_Early_Sales_Higher_Margins\"><\/span>3. Early Stocking = Early Sales = Higher Margins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Durga Puja dates may shift slightly every year, but the buying window doesn\u2019t:<br><strong>It starts mid-July and peaks by the first week of September.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Retailers in Kolkata don\u2019t wait for Mahalaya\u2014they start showcasing their best collections during the rains. Because by the time you reach Ashtami, <strong>buyers are shopping for next year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Lesson for Retailers:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Don\u2019t confuse festive season with last-minute rush.<br>Stock early. Showcase smart. Let customers plan outfits across days\u2014not pick leftovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Market_Isnt_Just_Burrabazar_Anymore\"><\/span>4. The Market Isn\u2019t Just Burrabazar Anymore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Burrabazar still handles massive wholesale volumes. But today, Durga Puja shoppers flock to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>South City Mall<\/strong> for branded ethnic labels<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gariahat<\/strong> for boutique designers<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Behala<\/strong> and <strong>Salt Lake<\/strong> for fusion-wear concepts<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online pop-ups<\/strong> and Instagram resellers for pre-draped sarees, designer blouses, and full look styling<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Lesson for Retailers:<\/strong> Diversify your channels.<br>Don\u2019t rely on footfall alone. Create WhatsApp catalogs. Host Instagram Live previews. Collaborate with micro-influencers. Durga Puja buyers\u2014especially Gen Z, love convenience with curation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tapobhumis_Observations_from_the_Ground\"><\/span>5. Tapobhumi\u2019s Observations from the Ground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our teams have watched Kolkata markets evolve over the past decade. Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve seen consistently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cotton silks and Dhakai jamdanis<\/strong> lead early sales<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charkha\u2019s heritage silks<\/strong> often get picked by boutique owners for Nabami &amp; Dashami dressing<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tana Bana\u2019s 9-month designer drops<\/strong> appeal to premium clients seeking exclusivity<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Label-Z\u2019s pre-stitched sarees<\/strong> are now a rising favourite among college-goers and young professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most interestingly? Retailers who treat Durga Puja like a \u201cmini wedding season\u201d outperform those who treat it like a regional event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_Boutique_Chains_Wholesalers_Outside_Bengal_Should_Do\"><\/span>6. What Boutique Chains &amp; Wholesalers Outside Bengal Should Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your store is in Delhi, Surat, Pune, or Kochi\u2014you can plug into the Durga Puja wave by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating <strong>Bengal-inspired capsule edits<\/strong> every August<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering <strong>red-white saree exclusives<\/strong> for Nabami\/Dashami rituals<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting <strong>Bengali-themed try-on events<\/strong> in your city<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting <strong>pre-Diwali &#8220;Pujo Collections&#8221;<\/strong> on Instagram<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnering with brands (like Tapobhumi) that understand this emotional market<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Word_Think_Like_Bengal_Sell_Like_Bengal\"><\/span>Final Word: Think Like Bengal. Sell Like Bengal.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Durga Puja proves one simple retail truth: <strong>Emotion moves inventory.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you understand your buyer\u2019s cultural calendar, when you match your inventory to their emotional beats\u2014you don\u2019t just sell sarees. You build demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s the real win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udce6 Want to Build a Bengal-Ready Rack?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore export-quality red-white sarees, heritage silks, and ready-to-dispatch fusion drapes\u2014all under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <strong>Julahaa Xclusive<\/strong>, Showroom Number-11, Global, New Textile Market, Surat, Gujarat 395010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A one-stop-shop for retailers to purchase ready-to-dispatch, latest saree collections of <strong>Julahaa Sarees<\/strong> and its powerhouse labels\u2014<strong>Tana Bana, Charkha, Label-Z, CHPYI, KSHEDAA and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udecd <strong>Enquire now. Bengal buyers don\u2019t wait.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Sarees_from_Tapobhumi_brands_Globally_Through_Budhia_Sarees_Burrabazar\"><\/span>Book Sarees from Tapobhumi brands Globally Through Budhia Sarees, Burrabazar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saree resellers across India and overseas\u2014including in the USA, UK, Canada, and Bangladesh, can now easily access the full range of Tapobhumi\u2019s powerhouse brands through their trusted wholesale partner, Budhia Sarees, based in Kolkata\u2019s iconic Burrabazar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Street address: 210, Jamuna Lal Bajaj St, lohiya market, Kesoram Katra, Bara Bazar, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile No. &#8211; +91 98831 81115<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Tapobhumi_Indias_Powerhouse_for_Sarees\"><\/span>\u2018Tapobhumi\u2019: India\u2019s Powerhouse for Sarees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designer sarees are an investment. At Tapobhumi, we bring this investment within your reach, offering designer-level sarees that are best in their respective segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for something traditional or modern, our sarees offer the perfect blend of artistry and personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what are designer sarees if not pieces of wearable art?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This concludes the blog on <em>\u201cFrom Burrabazar to Boutiques: Inside Kolkata&#8217;s Saree Market for Durga Puja<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For business enquiries, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/\">https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For social updates, follow us on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maisontapobhumi\/\">@maisontapobhumi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Suggested Readings<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-business\/\"><em>Saree Business During Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Tips for Indian Entrepreneurs<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/retailers-guide-for-festive-season-2025\/\"><em>Indian Retailer\u2019s Guide for Festive Season 2025 (August to October Edition)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/tapobhumi-music-album\/\"><em>\u2018The Maestro Edit\u2019: Tapobhumi Launches Music Album<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/psychology-behind-unboxing\/\"><em>Tapobhumi\u2019s Guide to Saree Packaging: The Psychology Behind Unboxing<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetgncompany.com\/blog\/the-future-of-saree-exports-in-2025\/\"><em>The Future of Saree Exports in 2025: How To Cater Global Buyers<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What India\u2019s Smartest Saree Retailers Can Learn from Bengal\u2019s Saree Trade. 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