Best shops for women’s fabrics in Bangkok in 2024
There are many shops in Bangkok offering beautiful textiles that are worth exploring and luckily finding the perfect fabric is just a stroll away!
Here are our favorite places to visit for fabric shopping and the top fabric shopping destinations that we at LALEDA Tailor personally recommend:
1. Brooke’s Fabrics
A lovely fabric shop in the heart of Thonglor Road, with a good selection of fabrics for women and strong expertise in fabric qualities. While Thonglor is known for pricey shops and restaurants, then you will be positively surprised to find the prices here to be very reasonable.
Brooke’s carries a wide range of imported fabrics, including high-quality linen, Japanese style tweed fabrics and a range of textiles in variety of hues for both elegant dresses as well as formal attire.
Location: Thonglor Road, in between Thonglor Soi 7 and 9.
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2. Hieng Yoo Huat
The Heng Yoo Huat fabric store is located in a prime spot at the crossroads of Asok and Sukhumvit roads, making it easily accessible via the BTS Station Asok.
They provide a broad selection of low- to medium-priced local and imported textiles, particularly for dresses in more straightforward hues and designs.
Location: 354 Sukhumvit Road, Asok intersection
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3. Jim Thompson Factory Outlet
Jim Thompson is known for some of the highest quality silk fabrics with world famous designs and oriental patterns. Their fabrics when bought from the main stores can however cost as much as 5,000 baht / meter and thus their factory outlet is a hidden gem where you can find many of the same fabrics for much less.
The factory outlet offers an incredibly wide selection of both lightweight and heavy silk fabrics, making it the perfect destination for anyone seeking elegant and sophisticated shades for kimonos, dresses, and blazers. With its diverse range of fabrics and affordable prices, Jim Thompson's factory outlet is a must-visit for anyone looking for high-quality silk fabrics.
Location: Sukhumvit 93, just a brief drive in the soi and on the right side
Website: jimthompson.com/sukhumvit-93-outlet-store
Jim Thompson is the place to go for colorful and one of a kind silk creations.
4. ChinaWorld
A bit longer drive from Sukhumvit and just past Chinatown, this fabric shopping mall has 5 floors of fabrics of all kinds. It is situated just past the bustling neighborhood of Chinatown, making it a convenient stop for those who are exploring the area.
One may easily find the ideal fabric for any design at the ChinaWorld fabric mall, which has a lot of smaller fabric shops. In this mall, you may find a broad variety of fabrics, including cotton, silk, linen, and wool. Reserve additional time (maybe even a whole day) if you visit because you might easily spend a half-day browsing their inventory.
Location: Near Chinatown and Sampeng fabric districts.
Discover abundant number of small fabrics shops in the ChinaWorld complex.
5. Gandhi / Cynosure Fabrics
Gandhi Fabric Shop is a premier destination for quality fabrics in Bangkok, especially when it comes to importing luxurious silks and more expensive materials. Their collection of fabrics ranges from luxurious silk to comfortable cotton, and everything in between.
The shop is well-known for its vast selection of colorful fabrics, which come in a variety of colors and designs.
Location: Gandhi fabric shops can be found on ground floor of ChinaWorld building.
6. Nirand Textiles / Fabric Plus
Nirand Textiles is a well-known fabric store located in the bustling Chinatown district. With a vast array of fabrics on offer, ranging from plain cottons to colorful polyester fabrics, customers can easily find the perfect material for their project.
Location: This shop can be found 50 meters outside main entrance to ChinaWorld fabrics mall. There are 2 locations, on both same side and opposite from ChinaWorld entrance.
7. The Old Siam Plaza
Stepping into this shopping plaza is like taking a captivating journey back in time, as it effortlessly blends tradition with modernity. The Old Siam is home to a number of fabric shops - but is particularly notable for traditional Thai textiles. Numerous shops sell handwoven silk and cotton fabrics with traditional patterns and textures.
Location: Find The Old Siam at Yaowarat area near Chinatown, just around the corner from the ChinaWorld Mall.
Still not sure where to go?
In case you have something specific in mind or not sure where to start you can feel free to also ask our team, we are happy to give advise on finding that right fabric for your creation.
After finding the right fabric and you would need to make your design come alive then we are here to help with tailoring your design.
Alternatively you can also choose from a small, but curated range of womens’ fabrics that we have carry.
