Mumbai is blessed with stores across the city that have something for all your special occasions. So if you've got a birthday, wedding, anniversary or want to give a season special gift, worry not. Check out our guide to gift shopping in Mumbai, where you find something for every special person and every mood.
Cool Gift Shops To Help You Become The Best Gifter In Your Circle
Kulture Shop, Bandra
Kulture Shop is the place to get your hands on products made by upcoming graphic designers and illustrators in India. Get a funky mug that says ‘I Don’t Give A Font’, cushion covers with ‘dope’ written on it (in Hindi) and more sassy gift items. Find the store in Bandra's Linking Road, opposite Amarsons.
Popular For: Quirky range of products with offbeat graphics.
Shell Out: Pricing is slightly on the higher end. A tiny notebook is somewhere around INR 300 and printed shorts for INR 1,100 and upwards.
Nappa Dori, Colaba
Get a DIY belt design kit, gorgeous handcrafted journals, a dual colour leather wallet, or leather duffle bags – unique leather products designed with a nuance at Nappa Dori’s flagship store in Colaba. The prices here tend to aim for the roof, so visit it when the bank’s well-stocked. They also have detailed country and world maps that a traveller will appreciate.
Popular For: Pure leather products.
Shell Out: This one's pretty expensive and an apt option if you're looking to splurge. Wallets start at INR 3,000.
Cult'R Story, Versova
We found a shop from our Pinterest dreams in CultR Story, Versova. This store houses all things eclectic – be it a duck-shaped plant pot, dream catchers, quirky cushion covers, wall hangings, maps from around the world, and more. The items come from around the world and settle here for you to buy.
Popular For: Home decor and essentials.
Shell Out: Dreamcatchers at INR 350 upwards, cushion covers at INR 600 upwards
Nirmitee, Dadar
Take a round inside Nirmitee Art Connoisseurs in Dadar to dabble in the Indian handicrafts. Get Rajasthani jhola bags, terracotta pots, wall art, and pretty bells for the home.
Popular For: Madhubani paintings, papier mache, terracotta decor
Shell Out: Price is on the higher side, a clock starts at INR 600.
Whishbox, Kandivali
Tucked away in a tiny corner of Kandivali, Whishbox is truly a hidden gem. An artist-led retail store, Whishbox was started a few years back by college friends who decided to 'jam' with their designs. Expect cool and funky stuff like scratch world maps, superhero-themed stationery and lot more.
Popular For: Pop Art, home decor and stationery.
Shell Out: Starts from INR 300 and upwards.
The Tipsy Store, Dahisar
If you're looking for a gift for a stationery hoarder, a colleague or just looking to gift something uber-cool yet functional, these guys have got you sorted. Called The Tipsy Store, this homegrown brand specialises in well-designed stationery, planners and stickers.
Oh, and if you're looking for something thoughtful, go for their 'bundles' which is basically a curation of their best-selling products.
Popular For: Calendars, planners & cool stickers
Shell Out: INR 99 and upwards
All Things Love, Juhu
An art & craft studio, All Things Love in Juhu is a true haven for DIY lovers. While it's popular for its workshops and activities, you can also shop for cool DIY art and craft kits. This would be a great gift to indulge your folks in some old-school sesh at home. Think a mosaic DIY kit which helps you make decor pieces like a rainbow, fruits, birds etc.
Popular For: DIY Kits
Shell Out: INR 500 and upwards.
