Bored of plain and dull umbrellas, raincoats and shoes? Break the monotony and say goodbye to monsoon blues with fashionably funky umbrellas and raincoats from these five places we’re in love with.
Stock Up On Your Monsoon Essentials From These Quirky Stores in Pune
Venus Traders
If you are a Pune-ite you already know about the two-storey stationery heaven that is Venus Traders. It is a one stop destination for all your accessory and stationary needs. What caught our attention this time was their new and funky collection of umbrellas and raincoats. These are available in bright colours and vibrant prints in all sizes. So take your pick and enjoy this monsoon with a pop of colour.
The Bombay Store
Bringing together authentic Indian prints with modern designs is what The Bombay Store excels at. Head over to their M.G Road outlet to explore a range of umbrellas with traditional prints from all over the country. From beautiful Rajasthani prints to Khadi work, most of their products are handmade and showcase intricate patterns. This monsoon fall in love with the rains with these amazing umbrellas starting at INR 650.
India Circus
At India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta, umbrellas are more than just accessories. They are an addition to your style quotient. If you are looking out for prints that will make you stand out in the crowd, then checkout their collection of boldly designed three-folded umbrellas. The prints are quirky and versatile, inspired by modern contemporary arts-a perfect mix to make heads turn!
Fergusson College Road
No one wants to see their expensive footwear drenched in water during the monsoons. This is why heading to F.C. Road for some monsoon shopping is the apt thing to do. Get your hands on trendy pair of rain shoes, umbrellas and raincoats starting at INR 150. From rubber shoes to gumboots, you can find all types of rain essentials in the same lane. They are comfortable and will last you the entire season.
So, head over to this street shopping heaven soon to make sure you get the best products before they run out of stocks!
Ramesh Dyeing
Since its inception, Ramesh Dyeing has been a pioneer in Pune when it comes to monsoon essentials. Being one of the oldest shops in the city, you would expect them to showcase a basic range but we were surprised to see their trendy collection this monsoon! Their collection of floral printed and multi-coloured umbrellas have been a big hit among the youngsters and they also have a kids section that is adorable with cute rain wear featuring cartoon characters and superheroes. Not just that, you can pick from a range of unisex Raincoats, starting at INR 300 as well.
If you are looking to complete your monsoon shopping at one go, this place might solve all your problems!