There has been a 30% increase in turnout since the start of Ramadan
Tailoring shops are satisfied with customers and close their doors a week before the Eid
The holiday season contributes to revitalizing the sewing market.
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The shops for sewing knickers and gowns closed their doors to customers more than a week before Eid al-Fitr, because they were satisfied with customers' requests, as a result of the heavy demand for detailing knickers and gowns in preparation for the Eid, which prompted the shops to hang (closed) banners to limit the reception of customers, as the sewing shops witnessed A 30% recovery during Ramadan, as a result of the overwhelming response from customers.
The owners of sewing shops, Abdul Majeed Shaheen, Raouf Abdullah and Habib Adel, told "Emirates Today": “The sewing shops witnessed a remarkable turnout by citizens and residents to make knickers and gowns in preparation for Eid al-Fitr, which led to the revival of the sewing market since the beginning of the blessed Ramadan. ».
And they explained that «the turnout for customizing couches and gowns increased by 30%,» noting that they had stopped receiving any new orders 10 days before Eid al-Fitr, and temporarily closed their stores to limit the reception of customers.
They indicated that the closing of the shops comes to complete the details of customers' requests in a timely manner, as orders are delivered two days before or on the night of the blessed Eid al-Fitr, adding that they “work continuously to fulfill customers’ requests and finish them without delay. ”
And they mentioned that «the prices of knickers ranged between 140 and 180 dirhams, depending on the quality of the fabric, while the prices of the gowns ranged between 220 and 3000 dirhams, according to the form of embroidery and the quality of the cloth. That conducted offers and discounts during the first week of Ramadan, which included detailing three kandora in exchange for a fourth free kandora.
They explained that "promotional offers help large families to benefit from the discounts, as some families are looking for sewing shops that offer offers, as families separate more than 15 kandoras to take advantage of the free kandoras that come with the promotional offers, and to reduce the financial costs on them," noting that the matter is It does not stop at the purchase of clothes, as the market for supplies accompanying chandeliers and gowns such as slippers, ghutra and headband, is booming, in addition to the revival of the perfume market.
They added that “the seasons of religious holidays and national and family events contribute to revitalizing the sewing market, despite the damage caused by the (Corona) pandemic to all sectors,” noting that the sewing shops began to recover with the beginning of the month of Ramadan and the entry of the blessed Eid al-Fitr, and it is expected that the sewing shops will witness More activity next Eid Al-Adha, and during the summer vacation with the beginning of the seasons for weddings and weddings.
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