Play Clan, Bangalore

Stationery items and other Funky items for youngsters Another of those funky shops that is a great hit with youngsters. Shirts, key chains, fridge magnets, iPod covers, cushion covers with non-regular prints and designs are all available.

Pari’s Haute Couture

Paris Haute Couture is a Western Wear Bangaolore shop Shop here for western wear, casual and formal ethnic Indian wear – like kurtas and salwar suits. All kinds of western wear – tees, tunics, long skirts, spaghetti tops, trousers, jeans, tops, formal shirts, blazers, jackets, shrugs, leggings , cardigans and skirts are all available. A varietyof bags , cotton and leather jackets, quilted jackets and blazers are seen on display. Pure cotton, hosiery, synthetics, woolen, terrycot and other blended materials, plaids and wool blends for jackets and lycra and rayon/silk blends etc for shirts and trousers etc can also be purchased. Their another brand in the name of Paris Haute Couture M2B caters to maternity wear.

Fabindia Bangalore

Commercial Street is a crowded street in Bangalore. Twenty years ago Commercial Street & Brigade Road were the most popular Bangalore shopping Markets. With the introduction of the Bangalore shopping Malls, the Commercial Street shops and the Brigade Road shops have lost their popularity. They are still crowded ,however, some of the well known shops have moved to the malls. Fab India is a a very well known store. They are in fact , the first retail chain stores for ethnic garments to operate in India. They have grown manifold after they opened their first store in 1960. Ethnic wear garments They stock an astonishing variety of ethnic wear garments. Salwar kameez, short kurtis, long kurtas, straight pants, palazzo pants, salwars and churidars are stocked in a variety of colours. They are predominantly in cotton, chanderi cotton, chanderi silks and in tussar.Block prints from Rajasthan are used in many of their creations. There is a separate section for dupattas in chanderi silk, Banarasi fabrics and in cottons. The Banarasi dupatta would cost about Rs10000/piece. Sarees The sarees are exclusive and fashionable. Silk cotton sarees, Banarasi cotton sarees, Gadwal sarees, Maheswari cotton sarees, Jamdani cotton sarees , Tussar silk sarees and Kanjivaram silk sarees are all available. The average price would be Rs10000 to Rs 12000/piece. Accessories They also stock accessories such as jewellery – bracelets, earrings, long chains and scarves and stoles in silk Home Furnishing Cushion covers in ethnic prints and Rajasthani quilts are colourful. In addition , they have bed covers and sheets, Towels and carpets. Fab India is one of the best shops for ethnic garments and home furnishing items. Hence, it is a highly recommended shop. They have loyal customers.

• 141-4015279

Mother Earth-Meenakshi Mall

Mother Earth Mother Earth, as the name signifies has a close association with natural products . The founders Ms Gita Ram and Ms Neelam Chibber’s vision was to source products produced by the rural artisans and create a meaningful market for such products. The ‘Future Group’ is invested in this venture. Apparrel Simple ethnic wear dresses are available in the Mother Earth store. Kurtis and long kurtas in plain and printed colours are a good buy. Salwar sets for women and Kurta pyjama sets for men are available. Churidars ,salwars and palazo pants are in stock. There is a separate section for kids clothing. Gift sets Jewellery boxes, candle stands,papier machie lamps, photo frames, simple clocks and wooden boxes are all in stock. They are refreshingly simple in design . HomeLinen Home linen is one of their major selling items. Cotton bed spreads, pillow cases, cushion covers and bolster covers are available.They are made in soft cotton fabrics and in pleasing pastel colours.Coir mats , floor cushions, and coir boxes are available in orange and green colours. Hand Painted Crockery Bright, cheerful, hand painted crockery pieces are very popular. Small platters, serving bowls, soup bowls, tea sets with coordinated trays are very attractive in blue, orange and black . They have innovative designs painted on these products. Mother Earth also stocks clutch bags and cross body bags made with natural fabrics such as cotton and raw silk in ikaat prints . Purple,red and blue with embroidery are some unusual combinations. Bangles and necklaces made with silk threads and beads represent ethnic chic. This jewellery can be paired with ethnic wear dresses. Bangles in red & green with gold coloured beads definitely make a subtle statement. Food Organically grown food products are also on offer such as pulses and seeds. Philosophy

• 080-65393999