Manipur’s Ima Market

  • Ima Keithel, or Mothers’ Market, is an all-women market, said to be the largest shopping complex in Asia.
  • It is a unique all-women’s market, having 3,000 “Imas” or mothers who run the stalls, and is split into two sections on either side of the road.
  • Vegetables, fruits, fish and household groceries are sold on one side and exquisite handlooms and household tools on the other.
  • Male vendors and shopkeepers are barred ....
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