With its manicured lawns, clean and spacious walkways and tranquil atmosphere, Santushti Complex in Chanakyapuri is any shopper’s paradise. Started by the Air Force Wives’ Welfare Association, this place seems like a separate world in itself, far away from Delhi’s chaos.
If like us, you haven't been this side in a long time, you'll be stunned at all the changes and new developments. So, follow our guide and well, if you’re lucky, you might even spot a peacock while you shop (we did!).
San-Cha is a boutique offering every imaginable type and blend of tea.
Recommended For: Gift hampers, tea accessories and kulhars. You can also try different kinds of teas before you finally take your pick.
One of the cosiest spots in the city, this Diggin outlet is as pretty as its predecessor. Think vintage decor and garden spots where sunshine is plenty (take your date here now, will you?).
Recommended For: Lemonade, Instagram-worthy decor, sunny outdoors, Aglio-e-Olio Pasta, Jalapeno poppers and risotto.
Tulsi is designer Neeru Kumar’s label that retails in stunning silk saris, chunnis, skirts (to name a few) and linens.
Recommended For: Light Indian attires, be it suits, lehngas and saris for upcoming weddings. We particularly love their georgette and chanderi dupattas and artsy cushion covers.
A store that has been selling scarves, kurtis, ties and more for the last 25 years, Christina is a great bet for last-minute gifts.
Recommended For : Silk scarves, ties and wallets. They also have a range of elegant kurtis with clean cuts and in breathable fabrics like crepe and cotton.
Looking for a framing store for expensive prints and paintings? Check this one out - having been in the complex since 1987, this place is a landmark in itself.
Recommended For: Frames in silver, gold-leaf, wood and other metals, that can also be seen on the walls of many luxury hotels.
A popular men and women’s easy Indian apparel store, we won't pass up any opportunity to browse through Anokhi.
Recommended For: Block print kurtas and flowy anarkalis for women, and shirts and Nehru jackets for men made out of vegetable dyes and handcrafted textiles.
Maison 15 (Shop no. 14) offers beautiful stationery, home furnishings and jewellery.
Recommended For: Maison 15 for an amazing range of scented candles like spiced cranberry, and vanilla orchid.
This concept store is filled to the brim with handicrafts, colourful knick-knacks and stationery. It in fact offers antiques and art items that are rare collectibles we haven’t seen anywhere else.
Recommended For: Printed paper lamps, funky card-holders, ceramic jewellery boxes and handmade diaries.
This home decor store has had a piece of our heart since we saw it in Meherchand Market. If you love colour and are on a home improvement drive, hit up Nur. It's a bit on the pricier side, but totally worth it.
Recommended For: Cute lamps, pouches, random hair ties, cushion covers, rugs, throws and more decor things.
Le Solitaire retails in diamond, gold and silver jewellery and have a wide range of options to choose from.
Recommended For: Certified solitaire rings and 18 carat white gold and diamond jewellery that made us want to save up every penny of our salary.
Everyone from a skin care fanatic and folks who love sustainable everything to a health junkie—there is something for everyone in this store. We particularly love their variety of cork accessories (they had stunning wallets too!) and the curation of organic, homemade skin care brands they sell.
Recommended For: Organic hair care, bath and body products, sustainable accessories, yoga mats
KUNZA is a brand that does suits, flowy dresses, kaftans, lehengas and all kinds of ethnic wear in natural woven fabrics like textured silks. While they do have a bunch of casual wear options, we particularly love their collection of dressy ethnic wear that come in bright blue, pink and yellow colours. However, be warned, their clothes can be a little expensive and can go up to INR 30k as well.
Recommended For: Flowy, casual ethnic wear and also suits and lehengas for special occasions.
New eatery in town, Café De Flora makes a great place to chill with friends or even a solo date. It is a quaint café with a Parisian vibe. Walk in and order anything from their well-rounded menu that includes fast food, salads, pasta and an assortment of beverages. Their price range at INR 1,500 for two does not burn a hole in your wallet. Get ready with your cameras for aesthetic picture right outside their door.
Recommendation: Lady Peach, Veggin Out Wood Fire Pizza and Tiramisu.
For 30 years now, Shahenaz has been providing easy-breezy casual and semi-formal wear. They also provide soft furnishings for your home—Shahenaz should be on your radar. Their prices range from anywhere between INR 1,200 to INR 14,000.
Recommendation: Flowy semi- formal and casual wear with bold block prints and soft furnishing.
A woman-owned boutique that has been around for six years offers beautiful sets of ethnic wear. Their clothing and accessories range from INR 2,000 to INR 7,000.
Recommended for: Mix-and-match sets, jewellery, kurtis, potli bags, and footwear.
If you're looking for designer wear store, look no further. Pramaa is a stunning designer wear store in Santushti Complex offering beautiful ethnic-wear and formals. Their prices start at INR 12,000 going up to a few lakh.
Recommended for: Beautifully embroidered and lightweight semi-formals and ethnic wear.
Ark has a collection of ethnic wear made of fine silk in Banaras. Their collection is bold and unique giving you an array of options from from sarees to kurtis. Their prices range from INR 15,000 to INR 24,000.
Recommended for: Sarees, dupattas, and kurtis in fine Kattan silk.
If you want to score some unique home decor and soft furnishing products, you must check Kaunteya. Most of their products are inspired by the beauty of India. Their prices start at INR 2,000.
Recommended for: Anything from serveware to table linens
A paradise for Cigar aficionados, Kastros is one of India's oldest cigar specialists. They sell over 40 types of premium cigars from around the world and every type of cigar accessory.
Recommended for: Premium cigars, cutters, humidors and ashtrays.
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