Gangavathi Silk Saree Center, Davangere

gangavathiexports.com

About the name: 'Gangavathi' is our family name — it comes from the maternal side of the family. Girija C. Pawate, who pioneered our online presence, was born Girija N. Gangavathi; the name she carried into her marriage with Dr. C.I. Pawate became the name of the business. gangavathiexports.com (also known as Gangavathi Silk Saree Center) has been trading from Binny Company Road, Davangere since 1976 — the name is not a silk variety, a weave type, or a place of origin. It is a name rooted in family heritage.

Making Premium Quality Clothing
Affordable for Every Family

1976
Founded in Davangere
2002
Online since
~50
Years of Excellence

Our Story

Founded by Dr. C.I. Pawate — an accomplished academician with a PhD in English — Gangavathi Silk Saree Center on Binny Company Road, Davangere was, for many years, the number one destination for pure silk sarees in the entire city. Not a shop that grew into prominence — a store that was famous from the start. Families from Davangere and all surrounding areas made Gangavathi their first and final stop for wedding sarees and marriage clothing purchases. Almost 50 years of trust, no middlemen, no inflated markups — the kind of reputation that only genuine quality and honest dealing can build over generations.

Dr. C.I. Pawate continues to personally oversee the store today, with a dedicated team of staff in Davangere ensuring every customer is looked after.

Going Digital — Pioneers Since 2002

Long before Indian e-commerce became mainstream, Girija C. Pawate took the family business online. gangavathiexports launched its online presence in 2002 — a time when most Indian retailers had not yet heard of the internet as a sales channel. The goal was simple: give customers across India and the world access to quality products from Davangere at fair prices.

gangavathiexports was among the earliest sellers on Baazee.com — India's first major e-commerce marketplace, later acquired by eBay in 2004 and rebranded as eBay.in. As eBay India grew, so did the business. And when the time was right, gangavathiexports launched its own dedicated website — gangavathiexports.com — bringing everything under one roof. From Baazee to eBay India to this website today, the journey traces the full arc of Indian e-commerce history.

eBay SheMeansBusiness Award Winner — Girija C. Pawate, recognised by eBay India as one of six outstanding women entrepreneurs in the country  ·  Read the story

What We Offer

Pure Silk Sarees
Our heritage since 1976. All varieties — Kanjivaram, Banarasi, soft silk, Mysore silk, Tussar, party wear, and wedding sarees. Authentic craftsmanship, genuine quality, and factory-direct prices.
Factory-direct pricing
Wholesale Kids' Wear & Readymade
Affordable fashion for every family. Kids' shirts, readymade garments, and wholesale clothing — the same commitment to quality at prices that make sense for every household.
Kids' shirts from ₹90  ·  Wholesale from ₹80

Why Choose Us

Almost 50 Years of Trust
Established 1976 — our longevity speaks louder than any advertisement.
Online Since 2002
One of India's earliest family businesses to sell online — eBay award recognised.
No Middleman Markup
Factory-direct since 1976. You pay what's fair, not what a chain demands.
Founder-Run, Customer-First
Dr. C.I. Pawate personally oversees the store — not a chain, not a franchise.
All Silk Varieties
Kanjivaram to Banarasi, soft silk to Tussar — every occasion, every budget.
Affordable for Every Family
Premium quality without the premium price — that has always been our promise.

Our Commitment

At gangavathiexports.com, we don't just sell clothing — we make quality fashion accessible. Whether you're searching for an exquisite silk saree for a wedding or stylish, budget-friendly kids' wear, we're here to give you nothing but the finest at the manufacturer's price. Online since 2002 and shipping across India, we have served customers from Davangere to every corner of the country for over two decades — and growing. That is the promise we have kept for almost 50 years, and it is a promise we intend to keep.

Visit Us 323/1p, Dr C I Pawate Buildings, Binny Company Road
Davangere 577001, Karnataka, India
Phone: +91-8192-237854