While summer’s heat is behind us now, the balmy weather in Bangalore will last all year! Which is why we’re grateful to these stores for bringing us those cool, comfy and cotton outfits that will tide you through sunny days and breezy evenings. From soft and airy fabric to make your own clothes, to pastel hues and block prints on dresses, maxis, kurtis and even shirts, these brands have you sorted.
Floral, Paisley Or Geometric: 7 Stores We Are Eyeing For Elegant Block Printed Clothes
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Suvasa
Looking for something refined and eco-friendly? Head right over to this store. They have apparel, for both men and women, made out of naturally dyed comfy cotton, summery pastel hues and pretty prints. Ladies, check out their floaty outfits, that will have you feeling light as air all day long. Be it kurtas, skirts or palazzos, they have fashion you need to tackle the humid days ahead.
Varnam
This handicraft store takes comfort and quirk to the next level with their cotton unisex shirts and fun prints. Their prints on the shirts are inspired by the toys they manufacture with the help of artisans in Channapatna so be ready to be sporting mice or cow prints which are named Blind Mice and Moo Moo.
Anokhi
If you’re looking for a modern and ethnic fusion, this brand is the one. They have everything from intricately printed jumpsuits, culottes, flowy long dresses to tops, skirts and kaftans. Their versatile collection should be bae for any occasion — workplace, casual brunch or holiday.
Soma
This brand is all about minimalism and simple chic with their wardrobe involving pastel hues, solid prints and even darker colours of late. Their apparel is for women, men and children, though ladies will find most choice here. The selection includes sarees, dresses and kurtas for ladies, little dresses for the little lasses, pajama sets for boys, and shirts and kurtas for men.
Kilol
Is popping bright colours your thing? Then we’ve found you a brand that loves it colours to the rainbow and beyond! From light blue and purple to to vivid yellows and green, you can find intricate prints, paisleys, florals and solid blocks here. Be it kurtis, trousers or kaftans, they have it all. And their very traditional Jaipuri handblock prints will bring out the ethnic lover in you.
Bandhej
Sophisticated, simple and traditional, this brand specialises in bandhani clothes {an ancient technique to produce patterns on a tie-dyed fabric} that reflects the elegant ethnicity of our country. You can choose from their wide variety of sarees, kurtas, dresses, and tunics and you can’t go wrong with their perfect summer wardrobe.
FabIndia
A brand for all, they bring to you cotton sarees, kurtas, and palazzos for women, while men can shop from a wide variety of kurtas with different cuts and designs {Chinese collars, round neck or even shirts}. The kids section is my favourite as they have mini version of the adult stuff. So girls can wear floral dresses, skirts and even lehenga-choli sets while the lads can look smart in dhoti-kurtas, printed shirts and even pajamas.
