Chamba Lama- Silver Jewellery

Chambalama is one of the oldest silver jewellery shops in Kolkata and has been in business for more than 50 years. The jewellery is distinctly Tibetan and North Eastern in design. There is more than jewellery in this shop though .One can spend hours browsing through the clutter of copper, brass and silver artifacts, the trays of earrings, rings and bracelets, the strings of beads and chunky pendants. Chetenyangjom Sherpa first came to Calcutta as a girl of about 13 from the Darjeeling hills to trade in Tibetan curios and stayed on to open Chamba Lama. The name is derived from Gyawa Chamba, which means the coming Buddha, the Buddha of Maitreyi (friendship). This is one of the best silver jewellery shops in Kolkata.

A-Sirkar Jewellers- Gold Jewellery

When you talk about Kolkata, Shantiniketan immediately springs to your mind. Shantiniketan is the school for art and culture established by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Small paint works from Shantiniketan are made into pendants in this jewellery shop. Traditional Bengali designs like ghunshi haar(necklace) , chatai haar(a kind of beaded necklace), Baghmukhi Bala ( tiger faced solid gold bangles), armlets and bracelets and are all available.

Kanishka’s Kolkata-Sarees

Tussar, pure silk and cotton saris, dress materials with hand woven block prints and embroidered textiles are the popular offerings in Kanishka. The textiles are commissioned from handloom weavers from all over India. The handmade fabrics feature both figurative and ornamental patterns that are based on regional folk traditions, ancient scripts and classical Indian motifs. The vibrant and colorful motifs use a range of vegetable dyes ,tea leaves, indigo, roots, and flower petals ,which combine to make striking colors. Fabrics like handlooms, mulmul, tussar and raw silk with Kanishka’s signature prints combined with embroidery, zari, and even a sprinkling of sequins are the USP of this store. Indo-Westerns, skirts and kurtis, and short kurtas with pants are also part of the offering.

Lakshmi- Sarees

Lakshmi is a popular sari shop located at Kolkata’s very own Hogg Market, which caters mainly to the Non-Bengali segment of the society. Their stock primarily comprises of chiffon, crepe, georgette and silk materials having heavy zari/zardosi work. They also have an amazing stock of designer blouses and clutches, mainly for party wear and wedding purposes.

Sasha- Ethnic Dresses

Sasha has an assortment of products on offer including saris, salwar suits, jewellery and other household products. Hand woven natural fibes, organic cotton and tussar fabric are predominantly used for readymade salwar suits, kurtis and saris. They are available in bright colors with fine Kantha stitch embroidery. (Kantha is a type of embroidery popular in Bangladesh). Another interesting item on display is handmade jewellery. You will take an instant liking to the Dokra (alloy of brass, nickel and zinc) handicrafts and jewellery. You can also find hand paintings and handmade camel leather bags. Do not miss out on the special collection of stoles, pouches, throws and photo frames designed by Dutch designer Carla Peters. The ‘RASA’ range of personal products and herbal teas has a special following. It is a spacious and well laid out shop. Prices are on the higher side but the products are value for money. The price range is wide starting from handmade candles for Rs.45 and small side bags (cotton, hand stitched) for Rs 350 to expensive artifacts costing over for Rs 50,000 each.

Chandrani Pearls- Pearls Jewellery

If pearls are what you are looking for, look no further than Chandrani pearls. They have an amazing collection in white, pink and black pearls set in gold and silver. Stylish bracelets with single or more strands look very elegant and classy and can be worn with both Indian and western dresses. Classic bangles with pearls are an all-time favorite. Black and white pearls in silver are attractive and suitable for all ages.

Anjali Jewellers- Gold Jewellery

Anjali Jewellers was set up in 1992 by Ananya Chowdhury. Starting from a single showroom in Golpark, they now have five showrooms including the ones at Salt Lake, Behala and Sova Bazar. Gold, diamond, silver and costume jewellery are available here. They have trendy lightweight jewellery with gems and precious stones. Some actresses have modeled their jewellery at Fashion shows and exhibitions. Their efforts have been recognized with several awards .They exhibit and sell jewellery at North American Bengali conferences and have represented West Bengal in the Asia Week in Milan, Italy.

Darbari- Ethnic Dresses

Established in the year 1998, Darbari Boutique is a leading manufacturer and exporter of garments such as saris, salwar suits and dupattas. Saris in pure cotton, crepe, silk, georgette, chiffon, and tussar are sourced from different States in India. Special mention should be made about their Matka silk print saris in interesting color combinations. The Aari embroidery work (it is a form of very fine embroidery which the royals favored) and the Kantha (running stitch) embroidery done on saris, kurtis, skirts, dupattas and dress materials really stand out. There is a small section for bags and jewellery. Apart from retailing from their showrooms in South Kolkata and Salt Lake, they also have an extensive presence in departmental stores in other Indian cites.

Show stopper- Western Dresses

Show Stopper is undoubtedly one of the best places in Kolkata to shop for trendy western wear dresses. The shop displays a wide variety of party wear and cocktail dresses, gowns, tops, tunics, jumpsuits, hot pants and anything that can fall under the category of ladies western wear. The shop is extremely popular with the young college going crowd for its bold collection as well as its pocket friendly pricing. The store owner is extremely courteous and caters to the needs of every customer . Look for Western party wear, halter-neck tops , sequined dresses, tunics and shorts skirts.

Traders Assembly- Banarasi Sarees

Benarsi Sarees, Kanjivaram sarees in Kolkata Traders Assembly is a very old and popular store, located at the Gariahat Crossing.  It was founded in the year 1949 by Late Surendra Mohan Saha. The idea was to promote Bengali textiles. It is a traditional Bengali saree shop. Banarasi sarees, Kanjivaram (South Indian silk) sarees, Kantha stitch […]

Palki Boutique- Ethnic Dresses

Palki Boutique- Designer sarees, Lehengas & Salwar Kameez in Kolkata Palki Boutique was established in the year 1998 by Mrs. Lata Harlalka. It is one the better known Kolkata shops for fancy designer sarees, lehengas & salwar suits. They were pioneers in introducing the non-traditional saris and salwar suits in Kolkata. This store is very popular […]

Shoppers Stop- Departmental Store

Shoppers Stop Shoppers Stop started operations in the year 1991. They are a department store chain in India with branches in several cities. Shoppers Stop is wonderful shop for garments ,shoes, cosmetics and bags for both men & women. Apparrel@Shoppers Stop There is a great collection of Indian ethnic wear dresses for both men & women. Salwar Kameez, churidar kameez, dupattas and sarees are all available in the store . The collection includes both casual wear and party wear dresses. The casual wear dresses would be simple cotton prints .The party wear dresses would be dresses with embroidery and zari work . The price would start from Rs1000/piece and would go up to Rs 6000/piece on an average. They also stock dresses at Rs 10000 and above for more formal occasions. Wester wear dresses such as skirts, trousers an jackets are also available in Shoppers Stop. Accessories @ Shoppers Stop There is a vast selection of international cosmetics and fragrances on offer. Makeup products would include lipsticks, eyeliners and eye pencils, blush, compact and foundation creams. Burberry, Bobby brown, Mac, Clinique ,Estee Lauder and Lakme are some of the top brands. Handbags The variety and style of handbags that are available is simply astounding . From simple satchel bags to Tote bags, frame bags and wallets ,they are all available in a variety of colours. Not all the bags are made of pure leather . Hence the prices would be Rs2000/piece on an average. Shoes Bellies,pumps, sandals, boots and flip flops are available here. They stock footwear from many Indian brands. This is a major advantage of shopping in a department store.The choice is vast and interesting. Children’s range Dresses ,footwear, baby essentials, toys and travel accessories for boys and girls are available in Shoppers Stop. For Men Beautifully tailored suits, jackets, shirts, trousers, jeans , tee shirts and sports wear are all available in Shoppers Stop. They stock branded garments and the quality is superior. A great variety of shoes, wallets and briefcases are also available.