Lucknow, Oct. 13 -- With Diwali around the corner, the demand for handwork ethnic pieces blended with western silhouettes is among the top picks in the market. Traders are expecting good sales, with people from different walks of life already turning up in the markets.

For the older generation, Diwali still brings the nostalgia of getting new clothes, while for the younger crowd, clothing is more about the "vibe check," as it's popularly termed on social media platforms.

Amarnath Mishra, president of the readymade wholesale association, said that all kinds of ethnic outfits are in demand. "Even though online shopping posed a major challenge over the past few years, we are now seeing people return to the markets and visit shops offline,"...