Ahilaya is one of the most popular brands for traditional Indian embroidery fashion among expats in Mumbai, India. Ahilaya is loved by local Mumbaikars as well as foreigners who live in Mumbai. It is the most gorgeous embroidery I have seen and the colors Ahilaya has are something else. Ahilaya make you want to own their kurtis (kurti is for women) and dresses because of their designs. The price range is a bit high for my budget, but there are two sale sections at Ahilaya in Santacruz which I recommend. I bought my kurti I am wearing in this post from the outside table. The cart outside the Ahilaya’s shop door has many pretty kurtis and dresses which are slightly different from what they offer inside. Most of the kurtis inside are made with silk material, but the ones outside are not necessarily silk items, which is the reason why the items in the cart outside offer a lower price range. I love it, though! The upper level of Ahilaya in Santacruz has the items that were once in the regular section and were moved for a sale.
I can understand why Ahilaya’s items cost high because of the beautiful hand-woven embroidery. The design is very special. I feel the urge to get at least one more kurti in the near future. I just love the embroidery so much!
If you like Ahilaya, you might also like to visit a store called Neemrana. You can find similar embroidery on kurti or a dress with gorgeous colors with a more affordable price range (for my budget) at Neemrana. The Neemrana store is in Croma Building across the KFC on Linking Road. For more details please visit my post on Neemrana with photos of the shop and their products.
Ahilaya
2nd Hasnabad Ln, Willingdon
Santacruz West
Mumbai, Maharashtra
FACEBOOK
HOURS: 10:30 am – 8:30 pm
Hi Kaho,
I haven’t commented in a while, just wondering how you are.
Do you get heatwave there? I just watched on the news that it reached 50°C today, that’s crazy hot ;(.
I hope you & your family are ok.
How nice of you, Fenny! It has been so hot that I have not gone out much unless necessary during the day these days. It cools down some at night. I hear that there have been some deaths caused by the heat. That’s very sad. Thank you so much for checking on us! It means a lot to me!
You’re very welcome. Glad to know you’re all ok there!
Yes, it’s very sad indeed :(. I read in the newspaper that at least 800 people are dead due to the heat 🙁
Oh my. That’s horrible… It feels hot again today. It’s very exhausting as you sweat so much!! However, I love seeing the sun!! Thank you for your sweet comments!!
Hi! I’m visiting Mumbai next month and would love to visit this store. Can you state the price range for the kurtis at Ahilaya? I’m interested in both cotton and silk, they look divine!
thank you x
Radiya, I’d like to say that the cotton ones are around 4000 and 5000 Rupees depending on the embroidery. I don’t know the exact price range for silk, but one time I looked at one silk kurti which was 8,000 Rupees. The range varies depending on the length and embroidery patterns.
HI. I think your range of embroidered work is most interesting. I am very keen to come and meet you to start import into Australia. I have a business called Fresco Art and Design. I work in interiors and fashion. I operate under the business name RKR Consulting and Marketing Services. In Sydney. But will move to the country late 2016. I wish to visit you later in the year. Kindest regards, Tracy Pinot
Tracy, thank you for the comment! I am just a blogger who featured Ahilaya, thus, I am not affiliated with the store or the company. I am sorry that I am not helpful, but if you do move to India and have a chance to visit Mumbai, I highly recommend visiting Ahilaya! You’ll love their shop!
I bought an Ahilaya Kurti when I was in Mumbai. Is it possible to buy more and have them shipped to the US? Or does anyone know a website who sells Kurti?
I’m glad you like Ahilaya kurti. You might want to contact Ahilaya directly. You might want to send your question directly to them through Ahilaya’s Facebook page. I hope you will get the answer. Good luck!
It’s over priced and can be afforded by the upper class n the rich.