Sunday, April 12, 2009

The Bombay Store


Overrated or an Alladdin's treasure trove of all things Bombay?



You may not find a Bombayite doing anything other than browse through this Bombay Swadeshi Store. I have often picked up glistening stoles, flamboyantly embroidered pillow cases and quilts, elegantly textured drapes, imagining a newer me and a newer house dressed in each of its offerings only to have this dream-bubble bursting when I glance at the price tag. For this store is exquisite and expensive. But nothing beats stepping from the blistering noon-day heat into the store's cool exterior with a wide eyed glance at all things ethnic. And exotic.

About the store (from the store's website): It was established around 1906 by eminent patriots and businessmen (Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Ratanji Jamshedji Tata) to promote all things 'Made in India'. The flagship store was earlier located at the Times of India building and shifted to its present location in 1938.

Its offerings: It offers a treasure trove of all things Indian, from apparel (for men and women) in traditional or contemporary designs and patterns. A range of accessories from scarves to leatherware to elegant pieces of jewellery. Home furnishings, exotic teas, skin and aroma therapy products. Handmade paper products. I wasnt kidding when I said Alladdin's treasure trove, was I?

Go here for a virtual tour of the store. But do go and get firsthand experience of the store even if to only stop and stare a bit. The quality is A plus or more. And also definitely worth what they're asking for it, as is every indulgence.

3 comments:

  1. Hey...we've got 1 of these stores in Bangalore & never knew there was so much history behind it;-o.
    Yes loved the stuff sold there!!!

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  2. Yeah, in MG road isnt it? Had visited it many years ago.

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