Landa Bazar in Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, Pindi
A landa bazar is a market for second-hand clothes, jackets, shoes and bags — mostly imported in bales from abroad and sorted by traders here. The best known are Lighthouse and Sher Shah in Karachi, the landa bazar near the railway station in Lahore, and Rawalpindi's landa bazar. They are busiest in winter, when warm jackets and sweaters sell for a fraction of new prices.
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"Landa" is the everyday word for used, imported clothing. Bales of second-hand clothes arrive from abroad, wholesalers open and sort them, and stalls sell them by the piece. The quality ranges from nearly new to well worn, which is why choosing carefully matters.
Landa bazar in Karachi
Karachi has the country's biggest landa trade.
- Lighthouse — the famous landa market for jackets, sweaters, shoes and bags.
- Sher Shah — known for wholesale landa, where traders buy in bulk.
- Saddar and Sunday bazaars — smaller landa stalls.
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More on Karachi shopping: Markets in Karachi: Famous, Cheap and Local Bazaars.
Landa bazar Lahore and Rawalpindi
Lahore's best-known landa bazar is near the railway station, famous for jackets, shoes and winter wear. Rawalpindi has its own landa bazar, popular with shoppers from Islamabad too, and Multan's Hussain Agahi Bazaar has a landa section.
How to pick good landa clothes
Check every piece in daylight:
- Look for stains, holes and worn elbows or knees.
- Test every zip and button.
- Check the lining of jackets — torn linings are hard to fix.
- Smell for damp or mould.
- For shoes, check the soles, heels and stitching, and try both on.
- Wash or dry-clean everything before wearing.
Landa bazar online
More people now buy pre-loved clothes online, where you can see the condition stated before ordering. dapxop's Thrift Clothing and Thrift Shoes & Bags sections list pre-loved items from small sellers, each with its condition described.
New to thrifting? Read What Is Thrifting? Thrift Shopping in Pakistan. Selling your own? How to Sell Used Clothes Online in Pakistan.
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Frequently asked
What is landa bazar?
A market for second-hand clothes, jackets, shoes and bags, mostly imported in bales from abroad.
Where is the landa bazar in Karachi?
Lighthouse is the most famous; Sher Shah is known for wholesale landa.
Where is the landa bazar in Lahore?
Near the railway station.
Is there a landa bazar in Rawalpindi?
Yes, Rawalpindi has its own landa bazar, popular with shoppers from Islamabad too.
When is the best time to buy from landa bazar?
Winter, for jackets and sweaters — and early in the day, when the best pieces are still there.
Can I buy landa clothes online?
Yes. dapxop's thrift sections list pre-loved clothes, shoes and bags from small sellers, with the condition stated on each listing.