By Sabahat Sarwar
Karachi known as the City of Lights and the beating heart of Pakistan’s economy and culture, Karachi is a place where history, hustle, and hope intertwine. Amid the towering buildings and bustling traffic, the city holds on to spaces that quietly preserve its soul — one of which is the Teen Hatti Wholesale Flower Market. For over four decades, this vibrant and colorful hub has been a fragrant reminder of Karachi’s softer, more poetic side, serving as the backbone of its floral trade.
Teen Hatti was originally named for the three roads (teen hatti) that met at its intersection. Over time, those three have become four, but the area’s spirit remains unchanged. While the city around it evolves, the flower market has continued to thrive, blooming season after season with unwavering energy.
Teen Hatti supplies floral stock to every part of Karachi from upscale wedding planners to roadside bouquet sellers. Each day begins, as deliveries of fresh flowers arrive from Hyderabad, and various parts of Punjab. Among them, Hyderabad’s deep red roses are especially prized for their richness in color and longevity.
Whether it’s roses, narcissus, jasmine, chrysanthemums, or marigolds, Teen Hatti offers something for every season.
But what truly sets this market apart isn’t just its size or variety; it’s the emotional connection that lives in every stem and petal. The shopkeepers here are more than just vendors — they are silent storytellers. Each bouquet assembled carries a message: of love, remembrance, celebration, or apology.
“People come here with emotions, not just money,” shares one vendor. “Sometimes, a single flower says more than a thousand words.”
The market hums with energy from dawn till dusk. Sweet fragrances fill the air, blending with the calls of vendors and the rustle of leaves in the breeze.
