We've already told you to save the date for The Weekend edition by Kitsch Mandi, a two-day shopping, art and music carnival that's bound to leave you with lighter wallets and happier faces. LBB will be at Kitsch Mandi with its own stall this weekend, and before you come say hi to us, do check out our recommended list of labels at the flea you absolutely mustn't miss out on.
Honey R Us
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Sudarshan Rao and Sumukhi Suresh's {also a stand-up comedienne} business brings you single origin honey from across India , from Mountain Flora and Lychee to Ginger and Cinnamon. LBB has tasted and loved their Jamun and Mustard honey.
Contact: +91 7022224850
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
QuirkSmith
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Expect bold cocktail rings, edgy ear cuffs, geometric bangles and more at QuirkSmith, a silver jewellery brand.
Find them on Facebook here.
The Indian Family Sticker
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The Indian Family Sticker turns simple line drawings of characters you'll find in desi families into stickers you can attach to your car or bike. You can mix and match from their catalogue of characters and find the combination that makes up your own family, including your pets!
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
Ūna
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Pushpa makes cheerful accessories such as scarves, clutches and backpacks for her brand, Ūna. They're colourful and are made with Indian textiles and fun embellishments like tassels, beads and sequins, and LBB's crushing hard on these.
Find them on Facebook here.
RAW Pressery
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Show some love to Raw Pressery, Mumbai's coolest cold-pressed juice {a favourite with young Bollywood and their Instagram feeds} and cleanse brand. They've just launched in our fair city, and you can try their juices for yourself right here at Kitsch Mandi. LBB loves their pocket- or sling bag-friendly mini-sized bottles.
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
Pigtails and Ponys
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By now a regular fixture at flea markets in Bangalore, the Pigtails and Ponys stall is always worth a visit for their fun and feminine hair accessories and earrings. If you're looking for your customary flea market flower crown, this is where you'll find it.
Contact: +91 8105877227
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
Something Sketchy
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Madhu, the artist behind Something Sketchy, turns fun doodles into notebooks, stickers, keychains and more. Head here for colourful, bright artwork that will just put you in a good mood.
Contact: +91 9930710205
Find them on Facebook here.
Clovve
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Clovve makes leather accessories at affordable prices. Head to their stall for laptop sleeves, clutches, notebooks, wallets and more, all made out of leather and styled with a minimal yet on-trend hand.
Find them on Facebook here.
Check out their website here.
B.E Hemp
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B.E Hemp's mission is to educate India about the benefits of the Cannabis plant. At The Weekend, they'll be selling products made of Himalayan Hemp fibre, including dreamcatchers, bedroom slippers, t-shirts and bags.
Contact: 9611679473
Find them on Facebook here.
SODA by Sai Sangeet Paliwal
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SODA makes home accessories like key hangers, photo frames and cushion covers printed with pictures of pop culture icons, vintage movie posters and more. These would make fun gifts to the classic Hollywood lovers among your friends.
Find them on Facebook here.
Find them at Kitsch Mandi:
When: 19 September {4pm-1am} and 20 September {1pm-11pm}
Where: Pebble – The Jungle Lounge, 3 Princess Academy, Ramanna Maharishi Road, Palace Grounds
Price: INR 300 per day; children below 14 enter free
Get tickets here.
Find the event on Facebook here.