Rakshabandhan is coming soon — it's celebrated on Monday, 19 August this year — and you've got less than a month to pick out presents for your sister(s). If you have already picked out a gift for your sister for Rakshabandhan, then you can call yourself the brother of the year. If you haven't, don't worry. We have curated a list of places that you can consider to buy rakhi gifts for your sister. From cosmetics to fashion, these places in Bangalore offer everything under the sun that your sister would consider a great gift from her brother.
Our Fav Places In The City To Head To Pick Up Rakhi Gifts This Rakshabandhan
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Overview
The Shop
The Shop in Indiranagar has a good collection of tie-dye apparel, home decor, home furnishing, jewellery, and home & body fragrances. Whether you are taking your sister here which would be a lot more fun because nothing like shopping with your sibling and watching your credit card getting maxed out right? Jokes aside, if you want to surprise her, there's plenty to pick from in the apparel section — from ethnic wear to contemporary pieces with Indian motifs. If you are unsure about clothing, you can play it safe and pick from the home decor and furnishing options. They have the likes of plates, bowls, and serving platters. Else you can go for home furnishing options such as cushion covers, duvets, table runners, sofa throws, and bedspreads.
Timings: 10 AM to 8:30 PM on all days
Rating: 4.4 on Google
Shopping Tip: They have smaller home decor curious that you can buy and make into a gift hamper
LBB-Tip: Look out for their Atelier Lal Mitti-style ceramic pieces
Fizzy Goblet
Who doesn't love a new pair of footwear? Fizzy Goblet has plenty of stores in the city and you can pick up juttis, flats, loafers, sliders, sneakers, mules, and sandals from here. If you are unfamiliar with Fizzy G's don't worry, the staff can help you out in picking the right pair for your sister. Just tell them the requirements and the occasion, and they will find a pair that your sister is going to love.
Timings: 10 AM to 9 PM on all days
Rating: 5 on Google
Shopping Tip: They usually have some in-store offers
LBB-Tip: Be sure to check their website to see more collections and offers
Mokobara
For the globe-trotting sister to the hustler sister, nothing like sporting a trendy luggage or backpack, right? Mokobara, the Instagram-trendy luggage brand has a few stores in the city and if your sister has been looking to upgrade her luggage option, then you know what you need to do. They have a whole range of luggage options along with tote bags, and backpacks.
Timings: 10 AM to 9:30 PM on all days
Rating: 4.5 on Google
Shopping Tip: Look out for their combo luggage offers in case you want to gift your sister the whole set
LBB-Tip: You can add a name tag customisation to the luggage, so whatever your sister's nickname is don't put that but her actual name.
Watch Station
The Watch Station in Indiranagar has plenty of watches from brands such as Skagen, Fossil, Timex, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Emporio Armani. Most of these watches are in trend or previous season collections and these are available at full price as well as discounted prices. You can pick up dress watches, functional watches, and even smartwatches from here.
Timings: 10:30 AM to 9 PM
Rating: 4.3 on Google
Shopping Tip: They have seasonal sales that go up to 70 per cent
LBB-Tip: They sometimes have combo offers for men's and women's watches
Hotel & Home Concepts
If your sister is a chef, loves hosting people, or is a home chef who makes a look of recipe Reels on Instagram, then Hotel & Home Concepts on Cunningham Road is your one-stop shop for all things kitchen. They have everything tableware, baking tools, drinkware, cutlery, crockery, and barware along with, pans, pots, glassware, serveware, and cookware. They also have knives, baking equipment, and plenty of kitchen utility tools.
Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM
Rating: 4.4 on Google
Shopping Tip: They have a whole range of crockery pieces that you can consider
LBB-Tip: Look out for the mini cast iron baking pans and tray
Beruru
For encouraging your sister's green thumb abilities or if she's moved into a space of her own, nothing like picking up gardenware, planets, pots, and a mix of supplies that will help her truly become the best plant parent. You will find that they have a whole range of indoor, decorative, and outdoor plants in all sizes and varieties to pick from. If your sister already has plenty of plants, then you can consider the range of pots. They also have a whole range of stationery, homeware, home fragrances, and plenty of home furnishing options too such as vases, drawers, and decorative pieces.
Timings: 10 AM to 9 PM
Rating: 4.7 on Google
Shopping Tip: They have a whole range of indoor plants and succulents that you can buy by the dozen so that your sister can place them just about anywhere
LBB-Tip: Look out for their collection of dinnerware
Nykaa Luxe
Men, this is a no-judgment zone, and if you are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choice in front of you when it comes to foundations lipsticks, and everything in between, simply ask the Nykaa staff to help you out. But whatever your sister's beauty and body care needs are — whether for acne, curls, or GRWM Reels, you will find all that and more.
Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM
Ratings: 4.1 on Google
Shopping Tip: Best to take your sister along if you are not sure
LBB-Tip: Get a gift card if you don't want to bring your sister along because you want to surprise her. Just be sure to add a bunch of other gifts and not give her just the gift card.
Other Places To Consider
If you are looking at lifestyle and home decor options, then definitely consider Nicobar, Freedom Tree, and FabIndia. For footwear, Pastel & Pop is another great option. For beauty and cosmetics, there are Bath & Body Works, Sephora, Bobbi Brown, and MAC Cosmetics to consider. For apparel, don't forget the likes of Zara and Mango. Oh and for gardening and decor, check out Palasa as well.
