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BARISHAL, March 8, 2026 (BSS) - Tailor shops across Barishal city are 
experiencing a significant increase in work ahead of Eid, as customers rush 
to have their preferred outfits tailored in advance. 

Despite the popularity of ready-made garments, many buyers are still turning 
to local tailors for customized designs and perfect fittings for the festive 
occasion.

In the Katpatti area of Barishal city, women shoppers are flocking to stores 
selling gauze fabric and three-piece materials with lace and other 
embellishments. After purchasing fabrics of their choice, customers are 
heading to nearby tailor shops to have their Eid dresses stitched according 
to their preferred designs and measurements.

Tailors said they begin work after carefully examining the fabric and taking 
accurate measurements from customers. Once the design and size are finalized, 
they begin stitching the garments on sewing machines.

According to local tailors, they will be able to accept new orders only until 
around the 25th day of Ramadan due to the growing workload. At present, most 
tailoring shops are operating under heavy pressure as the demand for Eid 
outfits continues to rise.

Shubrata, a tailor at Jhumur Tailors on Katpatti Road, said that customers 
have been visiting the shop since the beginning of Ramadan with gauze fabrics 
and loose three-piece materials. "Work pressure is already quite high and it 
will increase further as Eid approaches. Most of the orders we are receiving 
now are for Eid," he said.

Another tailor, Geeta Rani, said that business is currently good, although 
orders can only be accepted until the 25th day of Ramadan. "Wages usually 
increase slightly during the Eid season, so we have adjusted our prices a 
little. Customers have accepted this," she added.

Tailor Ariful Islam said many customers are bringing different types of 
fabrics to have their Eid clothes made according to their own preferences. 
"We try to make the dresses beautifully according to the wishes and 
measurements of our customers," he said.

Across Barishal city, tailoring shops are now busy cutting fabrics and 
stitching garments with various designs. Even though the prices of ready-made 
clothes have increased, many people prefer tailor-made outfits for better 
fitting and comfort.

Customers say they feel more comfortable wearing clothes made according to 
their measurements. Some even bring catalogues or design samples to tailors 
to ensure the desired style and fit.

Sandia Akhter, a customer, said she bought a three-piece of her choice for 
Eid and came to the tailor to have it stitched properly. "Eid means joy, so I 
want my dress to be perfect. I am very happy with the tailoring here," she 
said.

Another customer, Jerin Jahan, said that ready-made garments often do not fit 
properly. "Sometimes the length or size is not right. That's why I bought 
fabric and came to the tailor to have it stitched according to my 
measurements," she said.

Adiba Rahman said she visited a tailor to have her dress made exactly as she 
wanted. "My new dress will make the Eid celebration even more special," she 
said.

There are around 50 tailoring shops in the Katpatti area alone and more than 
100 others across different parts of the city. Tailor shop owners say each 
shop is currently receiving a good number of orders and they expect demand to 
increase further as Eid approaches.

Meanwhile, markets across the city, including Bipani Bitan and Chawkbazar, 
are witnessing a growing crowd of shoppers ahead of the festival.

According to the Chawkbazar Business Owners' Association, sales have 
increased in most shops as Eid approaches. Adequate law enforcement measures 
have also been taken to ensure that shoppers can visit markets safely and 
comfortably.

Association President Minal Kanti Saha said, "Sales have been good ahead of 
Eid and most shops are doing well. We expect the number of buyers to increase 
further in the coming days. Law enforcement agencies are working to ensure a 
safe shopping environment."

There are more than 500 tailor shops in the city. In addition, around 500 
shops sell ready-made three-pieces, veils, than cloths and sarees in the 
Chawkbazar and Katpatti areas, making the city's markets vibrant ahead of 
Eid.