Hit by lockdown last year, the Tibetan traders are hopeful of a brisk season this year. With winter approaching, Golmuri Circus ground in Jamshedpur is abuzz with buyers. The most popular Tibet Market in the city is brimming with enthusiasm offering the latest trendy winter wear.
There are a total 90 families with 300 individuals who have come to set up their business for the next three months. The group of Tibetans, from about 40 years, has been coming to the city with their stock of woollen garments and jackets and a host of other products. This time too, the 60-odd stalls lined up in the Golmuri ground have been decked up with trendy and designer woollen clothes in radiant colours.
“Last year due to a lockdown we were not able to set up our shops. Our business has suffered due to the pandemic. We are keeping our fingers crossed and are hopeful for a good footfall this year,” said a shopkeeper.
The group, dressed in their traditional attire, said that global warming and the slump in the economy has added to their woes. Their business has been badly affected due to changing weather conditions.
Tenzing Wangyal of Tibet Market Association said: “Every year we look forward to the city to spread our business and also help them understand our culture and heritage. Like every year this year too visitors are sure to come across a variety of products at an affordable rate”.
Pullovers, cardigans, sweat shirts, jackets, ladies kurti and even blankets, are available under one roof.
“Our quality of the woollen clothes is guaranteed and people have been coming here for a long time. Their goodwill is known to all as we have something new every year people look forward to. However due to recession and warmer climate our market has witnessed a dip in footfalls this season,” said Sangay, one of the sellers.
Members have come from Bangalore, parts of South India, Himachal Pradesh, Uttranchal and Odisha. The number of members who come for business was decided last year itself. There is no contact in between and once a decision is taken, it is not revoked.
Among the winter stock this year, jackets are the rage of the season. Leather jackets in different designs have been put for sale. The stuff is not only good but the price is also very competitive and affordable for all.
The Tibet Market started setting up a fair from 1980 started its business from Sakchi where they used to set up the fair behind the Jama Masjid. However, due to development, construction and lack of space, the fair was transferred to the Golmuri Circus ground for the past 13 years.
