Ima Market
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The Ima Market (Meitei: Ima Keithel; literally, Mothers' Market), also known as the Nupi Keithel (English: Women's Market) or the Khwairamband Keithel (English: Khwairamband Market[1]), is a women-only market in the middle of Imphal in the Indian state of Manipur.[2][3] It is the only market in the world run entirely by women.[4] Inside the market, male shopkeepers and vendors are not allowed to sell anything.[5] The Government of Manipur has announced that the male shopkeepers and vendors will be punished if their shops and vendors are found inside the market.[5][6][7] It is a commercial center and a popular tourist attraction in the state of Manipur.[8][9] It was established in the 16th century and hosts around 5,000–6,000 women vendors who sell a variety of products.[8][10] Products such as vegetables, fruits, textiles, toys, fish, spices and utensils are available in the market.[11] It is the largest all–women market in Asia.[12]
Ima Keithel (English: Mothers' Market) | |
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Nickname(s): Nupi Keithel (English: Women's Market) Khwairamband Keithel (English: Khwairamband Market) | |
Coordinates: 24.808°N 93.935°E / 24.808; 93.935 | |
Country | India |
State | Manipur |
District | Imphal West |
Named for | Meitei women |
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• Colloquial | Meitei |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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Management | Ima Keithel Union |