In pictures: A vibrant start to The Art Cart’s Flea-कर – Pujo Edit
The festive pop-up, with ‘My Kolkata’ as digital media partner, is on at Haldiram Food City, Ballygunge, till September 4
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Lygeia Gomes |
Published 03.09.22, 07:18 PM
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Flea-कर, a festive pop-up with My Kolkata as digital media partner, kicked off on a vibrant note on September 2. “We saw around 600 walk-ins yesterday, and hope to see even more over the weekend,” said Shubham Das, 25, co-founder of The Art Cart with Sanwayee Datta, 20
All images by Amit Datta
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Close to 60 brands are present at the pop-up, kick-starting the much-awaited Durga Puja shopping with beguiling apparel, accessories and home-decor picks. Evenings at Haldiram Food City see jam sessions and open mics, which add merriment to the shopping, 5 pm onwards
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Amogha by Mallika has a range of affordable accessories in pure silver. Rings and nose pins begin at Rs 200 while bangles, necklaces and pendants range between Rs 600 and Rs 6,500. “I've launched a new collection this time, which is a mix of copper and silver. What I want to do is make jewellery that is pretty and everyone can wear without a hassle,” said Mallika
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If you love quirky prints (think: Chumbak!), stop by Crackpot by CPS. The stall has a host of items all done up in vibrant, offbeat patterns. There's notebooks, kettles, scrunchies, pen stands, wall paintings and more – all intricately hand-painted, making for great gifts
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The pop-up sale sees a number of city-based garment brands in attendance with lines ideal for the festive season. You'll spot saris in various hues and fabrics – from breathy cottons and traditional handlooms to unique hand-painted picks
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Shop a trendy blouse to go with your six yards of grace at Flea-कर! A number of stalls have wearable fits that scream festive. What caught My Kolkata's eye were beautiful batik prints, which are the perfect mix of traditional and trendy
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Butterfly Tree has an intriguing Durga Puja-themed range of accessories. Colourful danglers and studs to chunky chokers, bangles and pendants – the festive line has it all
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Instead of the usual glass and metal bangles, try a set of cloth bangles this festive season? It might just take up your look several notches
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Celebrating Satyajit Ray, Flea-कर has a range of products celebrating the maestro. Shop clocks, tea cups, coasters and more, all done up in colourful prints
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Flea-कर is on at Haldiram Food City, Ballygunge, from noon to 9 pm, till September 4. Don't miss out!
