ANTIQUES & ARTEFACTS
Artefacts True to its name, this store is all about artefacts, and 5,000 sq. ft. of them. The store stocks a large collection of antiques and Indian art, of all types and from different times. Decorative artefacts in wood, metal, stone, as well as paintings, furniture and objects d ' art also find space here. 33 / 17, Victoria Road 1st Cross, Xavier Layout T: 080-25560987, 25564931 E-mail: info @ artefactsindia. com
Asian Arts Emporium At the Asian Arts Emporium, you can find art objects, home accessories and furnishings. It is one of the city ' s leading manufacturers, exporters and sellers of hand-knotted carpets, handicrafts and jewellery. 8, Cunningham Road Vasantha Nagar T: 080-22208963, 22208964
Dhakshini Antiques An antiques ' hideaway, Dhakshini deals in antique furniture, carved doors, pillars, paintings, mirror frames, carved panels, wooden light fittings, old-wood baby furniture, and other artefacts sourced from around South India. 236, 2nd Main, Domlur Indiranagar 2nd Stage T: 080-65600550
Karigari Karigari is a ' concept theme art jewellery ' brand. It is an exclusive ' ear rings ' brand that encapsulates contemporary designs with traditional Indian designs. Its collection ranges from ' Swarovski and Metal ', Fusion, Rajwada, Kashmiri, Assymetrical C collection etc. Mantri Square, K / FF / 04 1, Sampige Road Malleshwaram T: + 91 9810053710
Krishtie Antique Art This store brings together a unique collection of antiques, European & Mysore paintings, bohemian chandeliers, curios, rose and teak wood furniture, Satsuma vases and lots more. 7, Airport Road Domlur T: 080-25357334
Maheen The store sells exquisite brass figures, hand finished to perfection. The wide range includes Ganesha, Buddha, Tara and other God figures; watches & telescopes; handcrafted mango wood pillars & chowkis, Rajasthani paintings and other artefacts. Mantri Square, S 31 1, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram T: 080-22557066
Panchavati Heirlooms & Vermilion An antique treasure trove filled with artefacts from all over south India, here you ' re likely to find artefacts from the Moghul era, Chinese porcelain, gramophones, Indian antiques and writing tables from the Victorian era. Vermilion House 35, Tate Lane, Off Wood Street & Richmond Road Cleveland Road, Frazer Town T: 080-41225830
Also at: Brigade Road; T: 080- 25553916, 09844015051
Pracheen Pracheen ' s old-world collection includes European paintings, rare lithographs, colonial furniture, Chinese porcelain, and alabaster and marble figurines. 546, Langford Road Opp. Hockey Stadium T: 080-22277227
Swarovski The luxury brand offers a range of precision-cut crystal glass and related products including crystal sculptures and miniatures, jewellery and couture, home decor, chandeliers, and beads and rhinestones. 1st Floor, Monarch Plaza Brigade Road T: 080-25320733
Also at: Forum Mall Hosur Road; T: 080-22067788 Garuda Mall Magrath Road; T: 080- 66641088
The Attic This is a speciality furniture store showcasing restored colonial furniture in rosewood and teak. Affordable prices are their USP. 777-L, 1st Cross, 13th Main Road 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar T: 080-25211588
The Oriental Haveli The store offers an extensive collection of antiques and objects d ' art including white and blue Chinese pottery, porcelain figures of Dresden, Majolica vases, urns, platters, silver filigree and Japanese Satsuma. 45, 3rd Floor, 17th Main, 4th Block Opposite Karur Vysya Bank Koramangala 4th Block T: 080-25536239
The Vintage Shop The shop offers a wide range of antiques, period furniture, artefacts, paintings, home accessories, gifts, paintings, wall hangings and vases. 103, Oxford House 15, Rustam Bagh Main Road Off Airport Road T: 080-25278777, 25279777
BOOKS, STATIONERY & STORAGE
Archies The store has an exclusive range of greeting cards, gifts and soft toys. Mantri Square, F 12 1, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram T: 080-65682572
Crossword Browse through all the genres of books here – from fiction, self-help, travel and food to non-fiction, children ' s books, bestsellers and magazines. The store also has a DVD and stationery section. Books & More Enterprises Ground Floor, ACR Towers 32, Residency Road T: 080-255824 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15
Also at: Indiranagar; T: 080- 25213009 / 10 / 11 / 12 Garuda Mall Magrath Road; T: 080- 66641225 Bannerghatta Road; T: 080-
41317255 Whitefield Main Road; T: 080- 40961058 / 40961471
Fountain Head Book Shop Fountainhead has extensive sections on management and Indian mythology. Get all your popular magazines here, from GQ and Esquire to Vanity Fair and Vogue. 41, Christu Complex Lavelle Road T: 080-22229759
Gangaram ' s Book Bureau One of the city ' s homegrown bookstores, this stalwart boasts a vast and varied collection of books. These range from popular fiction, non-fiction, computing and self-help to health, management, art, biographies and food. 72, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor MG Road T: 080-25323289, 25581617, 25581113, 25581618
Higginbothams This bookstore stands out in its historic elegance amidst the newer stores on MG Road. Dating back to the city ' s colonial era, Higginbothams is among the oldest book stores in the city. On its racks are poetry, fiction, text books, coffee table books etc., along with stationery, maps and postcards. 68, MG Road Next to Deccan Herald T: 080-25586574
Howards Storage World Howards Storage World is an Australian-based speciality retailer of storage and organisational products for the home and office. Their products include kitchen baskets, food containers and pantry organisers, shower caddies and bathroom accessories, laundry trolleys, clothes ' baskets and drying aides, bedroom storage baskets, jewellery organisers and shoe racks and modular
Variety Book Store Variety Book Store is a well-known books and magazines outlet on Church Street. It stocks a variety of Indian and International magazines and best sellers.
48, West Of K C DAS, Church Street, St Marks Road T: 080-25559987 p 80 whats to buy?