Mohalla Kainchiyan

This is the famous Kainchiyaan of Meerut. It is also known as Kainchi Bazaar. This scissors manufacturing market, established about 350 years ago, lends a unique identity to the city. It rarely happens if someone comes to Meerut and there is no mention of the famous scissors. Elders say that betel business flourished here during the Mughal period. And, scissors were invented to cut betel leaves neatly. It is these narrow lanes where skilled hands carve the hard iron strips and give birth to beautiful scissors. Passing through a 22-step process kainchi of Meerut are in high demand not only in India but abroad as well. The strength & longevity of this essential tool are such that the famous saying Dada le pota barte 'bought by grandfather and even used by grandson' fits in perfectly here. You will also find this phrase engraved on many scissors.