Laad Bazaar
History
Laad Bazaar in Hyderabad is a historic, popular market known for its intricate lacquer bangles and other traditional crafts, located just outside the Charminar. The market offers a variety of items including pearls, perfumes, traditional wedding apparel, and silverware, making it a significant cultural and shopping destination. You can expect to find colourful bangles studded with artificial diamonds, a wide array of jewellery, and various fabrics, and bargaining is a common practice.
Attractions near Laad Bazaar
Because of its proximity to the iconic Charminar, visitors can combine a trip to Laad Bazaar with other nearby historic sites.
Charminar : This historic monument is a landmark of Hyderabad.
Mecca Masjid : One of the oldest mosques in the city.
Chowmahalla Palace : The former residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad.
Salar Jung Museum : One of the three national museums of India
Attractions near Laad Bazaar
Because of its proximity to the iconic Charminar, visitors can combine a trip to Laad Bazaar with other nearby historic sites.
Charminar : This historic monument is a landmark of Hyderabad.
Mecca Masjid : One of the oldest mosques in the city.
Chowmahalla Palace : The former residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad.
Salar Jung Museum : One of the three national museums of India
Restoration
Government of Telangana took an initiative to uplift the historical parts of Hyderabad city, top of the line urban planning and heritage architects were invited from all over India to make a design proposal, Abha Narain Lambah Associates were selected to build comprehensive design for entire Ladh Bazaar shopping street. Deccan Terrain Heritage was nominated to make a mock up in GRC, to bring the concept live on active ladh bazaar street, the mock was executed and handed over to the shop owners, exactly the way it was envisaged by the architects and the government officials.
It was great learning experience for Deccan Terrain Team to work on ladh bazaar shopping street, overcoming the discoveries such as old cable line, drain system, power lines, it was challenging to work with multi-disciplinary departments, coordinating the same and finally executing a dream mock up for a real live project site.
It was great learning experience for Deccan Terrain Team to work on ladh bazaar shopping street, overcoming the discoveries such as old cable line, drain system, power lines, it was challenging to work with multi-disciplinary departments, coordinating the same and finally executing a dream mock up for a real live project site.
- Repair of bands and stucco work: Retaining the original design.
- Removal of deteriorated lime plaster: From the ceiling and walls, followed by re-plastering.
- Removal of foreign material: Such as cementitious paints and cement putty.
- Grouting of cavities: De-vegetation carried out and algae removed.
- Hollow cavities: Pressure grouted for structural strength.
- Minaret restoration: Interior stone structure repaired, first coat plaster and consolidation done.
- Preservation of motifs: Existing motifs within the Masjid were preserved and intricate designs reproduced.
- Crack grouting: Careful grouting carried out for cracks.
- Stone replacement: Meticulous replacement and installation of new stones.