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A little further up Abdullah Haroon Road, are the carpet shops. They sell both, new Pakistani rugs and old tribal rugs, from Balochistan, Afghanistan and Iran.
Bohri Bazaar is down the side lanes to the north of the carpet shops. It is a world within itself. You walk down the narrow alleys ducking the cloth and clothing strung across for display. It is all very photogenic.
North again. is the Empress Market, opened in 1889. This is a vast Victorian structure in Moghul Gothic style, with a clock tower, 50 meters (160 ft) high, housing hundreds of shops and stalls. Within and around it are the meat markets, the fish markets, and the fruit and vegetable stalls. Sections of different Bazaars specialize in various handicrafts and goods. The atmosphere is lively and noisy. Haggling is one of the pleasures for the women shoppers. Innumerable little shops sell copper and brass merchandise. handlaid lacquer works, hand blocked printed cloth, applique bedspreads. Embroidered Sindhi cloth, Rillies, traditional wedding dresses with mirror works, silver jewelry worn in various parts of Pakistan, cheap cotton shirts and ready made shalwar kameez.
Tariq Road, Bahadurabad and Clifton shopping areas are few of the most posh and expensive shopping areas of the city. Prices here are a bit higher than those are in Bohri Bazaar and other shopping areas.
Pakistan is one of the biggest exporters of hand woven carpets, which are available in all styles and even in the traditions of Iran, Afghanistan, Kurdistan etc. Other main markets include the M.A. Jinnah Road (Bunder Road). Ladies Market in Karimabad, Nazimabad. Empress Market in Saddar. Worth a visit for purchases of silver. Brass and copper goods are Sarafa Bazaars (jewelers street) and second modern Sarafa Bazaar is situated in Liaquatabad Shopping Center op. Super Market.