The Store with Attitude!
The shop has a little bit of this and a little bit
of that - and loads of attitude .
The brightly painted door is most inviting, and
once inside, you connect almost instantly to this
charming store. Once connected, you cannot help
but browse. Every nook and cranny has been assiduously
used to display all that Viji has to offer. So the
doors are adorned with bright 'Ikea 'curtains from
the South and each corner has been portioned off
to cater to interesting sections. Ethnic salwar
kameez in pure cotton and jute in striking colours
hang from one side, while dupattas in varied hues
and textures flow out of cane baskets placed on
the floor. Textured fabric tops, mix-n-match kurtas
and shirts are neatly stacked on wooden shelves.
Bright checks lure you to another interesting corner.
Here you will find an interesting range of table
covers, mats, napkins, runners, kitchen curtains
and aprons in bright prints and patterns. There
is an entire rack dedicated to bags - from tiny
canvas bags for little moppets to smart jute ones
for the moppet's Mom!
 The
store also has a lot of intriguing objects that
would serve as interesting gifts. From the heart-warming
idols of Lord Ganesha to a variety of photo frames,
terracotta masks, and clay knick-knacks, Viji
has managed to find a rightful place for each
of these interesting objects d'art. The sketchings that
adorn the wall or are tucked away carefully under
the racks are also for sale. So also are the mirror
work 'Batwas' that would have met with Pupul Jaykar's
approval. The latest addition to the collection
are the jute collapsible bin bags. Viji is brimming
with ideas for her dream shop. "I was always
fond of good stuff and couldn't always afford
to buy them; now I pick up stuff for the shop
with gay abandon, " she quips endearingly.
 Unfortunately,
space constraints have compelled her to abandon
a lot of her plans. For now, she is happy ensconced
in her charming little store with big dreams for
the future.
Address: This & That, Shop No. 2,
Liberty Phase 2, North Main Road,
Koregaon Park, Pune 400 001.
Phone: 605 5146 |
