With the advent of winter, clothings for the season are coming out of cupboards. People have also started purchasing new and second hand woolies, gearing up the demand as well as prices.
Shops now are showcasing all kinds of woollen clothes and accessories like pullovers, sweatshirts, jackets, gloves, hats and mufflers.
However, with the rising awareness, consumer has become choosy. Now, they are looking for quality as well as economical products. Crowds can be seen bargaining and buying clothes at various markets like Baboo Market, Landa and Raja Bazaar.
However, as Government has imposed import duty on second hand woolen clothing, prices were on the upper side. Statistics show, this year, prices of woolen gears are nearly 25 per cent high compared to last year similar period making a hole in the pockets of consumers.