Hidden in plain sight, on the sidewalk between Arjan Garh and Ghitorni metro station, is a collection of seven-eight shops {part of Aya Nagar market} that specialise in cane furniture, chiks and all kinds of chairs. What’s so special about them? You can score mudas, beanbags and baskets, for your home and kitchen, at super affordable prices {INR 500 or less}.
Chiks, Lights & Trays: You ‘Cane’ Get It All At This Mini Budget Furniture Market
Deepak Furniture/D.Light Furniture & Art Of Handicrafts
Walk right to the end of this cluster of shops and you’ll find yourself at Deepak Furniture. The hanging lights, made out of colourful rope, jute and, of course, cane, caught our eye. These would look beautiful in your garden, especially if you coil fairy lights around them.
What to buy: Hanging lights
Price: Starting at INR 250
Praveen Chick & Muda
The display of mudas, stacked one on top of another, is quite striking. Woven with colourful thread and available in different sizes, there’s a muda for every kitchen at Praveen Chick & Muda.
What to buy: Colourful mudas
Price: Starting at INR 250
Benvanshi Handicraft
More hanging lights here, Benvanshi Handicrafts, however, is great for storage bins, laundry baskets and trays made from cane.
What to buy: Laundry baskets and storage boxes
Price: Starting at INR 500
Village Article
This beanbag shop has been around for 50 years, the owner proudly told us, and we can see why. Big, small, round or square, Village Article has a huge range of bean bags to choose from. They even keep fabric at the store so you can have these custom-made as well.
What to buy: Beanbags in all shapes and sizes
Price: Starting at INR 350
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This is the place to go, if you’re looking to add a comfy chair to your reading corner.