Shopping in Mumbai (Bombay)
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Shrujan
Selling the intricate embroidery work of women in 114 villages in Kutch, Gujarat, the nonprofit Shrujan aims to help women earn a livelihood while preserving the spectacular embroidery traditions of the area. The sophisticated clothing, wall hangings and purses make great gifts.
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Crossword
Enormous bookstore.
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Oxford Bookstore
Modern, with a tea bar.
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Kala Niketan
Sari madness on Queens Rd.
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Central Cottage Industries Emporium
Easy-breezy souvenir shopping.
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Strand Book Stall
Old-school and smart, with good discounts.
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Telon
Fine gents tailor. Suits to order start at Rs13,000.
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Suryodaya
Suryodaya is a well-stocked supermarket.
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Biba
Gorgeous salwar kurtas with just the right amount of bling.
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Planet M
For nonpirated CDs and DVDs, visit Planet M.
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Search Word
Small and tidy, with a choice selection of books and magazines.
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Standard Supply Co
Everything you could possibly need for digital and film photography.
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Chimanlals
Writing materials made from traditional Indian paper. Enter from Wallace St.
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Mélange
High-fashion garments from 70 Indian designers in a chic exposed-brick space.
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Saharkari Bhandar Supermarket
Saharkari Bhandar Supermarket is a well-stocked supermarkets.
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Portasia
Entrance is down a little alley; look for the ‘cybercafe’ sign hanging from a tree.
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Colaba Market
Colaba Market is lined with jewellery shops and fruit-and-veg stalls.
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Inshaallah Mashaallah
Local oils and perfumes in antediluvian bottles; the rose is popular (Rs250 for 12ml).
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Bombay Store
A classy selection of rugs, clothing, teas, stationery, aromatherapy and brass sculptures.
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Bombay Paperie
Sells handmade, cotton-based paper crafted into charming cards, sculptures and lampshades.
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Courtyard
A collection of couture boutiques. Good if you’re interested in India’s fashion design scene.
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Cottonworld Corp
Small chain selling stylish Indian–Western-hybrid goods. Entrance is behind the State Bank of India.
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Mini Market
Sells original vintage Bollywood posters and other movie ephemera as well as odd and interesting trinkets.
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Cotton Cottage
Stock up on simple cotton kurtas and various pants – salwars, churidars, patiala – for the road.
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Anokhi
Gets the East–West balance just right, with men’s and women’s clothes and bedding in block-printed silk and cotton.
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