The inhabitants of Mumbai and Delhi are almost always at loggerheads with each other over which city is better, with both sides using arguments that are extremely arbitrary and whimsical in nature. However, having spent some time in both the cities, I can safely declare that each one has an unmatched charm of its own. But if you’re from Mumbai and have never experienced the zeal of Delhi, then this weekend you could try to do just that by heading over to an exclusive Delhi Bazar pop-up in Lower Parel.
BARO, a bespoke furniture store that specialises in creating timeless mid-century modern pieces out of weathered teak, will be hosting a Delhi-themed pop-up curated by the founder, Srila Chatterjee. The pop-up is open and free for all and will be featuring a wide range of decor and collectibles made with elements like rosewood, fruitwood, and shibori. From Absynthe’s one-of-a-kind jewellery made from antique parts of watches and rusty typewriters to The Shibori’s textiles made from the fusion of two distinct Japanese arts – resist dyeing and origami, this Delhi Bazar has a huge variety of exciting products with even more exciting origins to exhibit.
“This is our second Delhi Bazar pop-up. And it’s exciting because most of the participants this time have never been here before. People will be able to walk in and talk to product designers and get all the details they want. They will also be pleasantly surprised at the sensible prices!”, says Srila Chatterjee, who has spent almost 25 years working in the space of design and art.
It is Srila’s curation process that makes this popp-up different from all the others in the city as she wanted to showcase products that were similar to BARO in their original and responsible designs, products that are different from the branded stuff available in malls. “I wanted to invite people who were not available in Bombay, who made things the way BARO did – where the process was as important as the product, and who worked with the heritage we come from”, she tells us.
Other exhibitors participating in the pop-up include Froggmagg’s art products made for the young and old alike, Kriya’s refrigerator magnets and other products capturing the culture and heritage of India, Organic Connect experiments with unconventional materials like Mango and fruitwood, and Shyama’s beautiful tableware cast in bronze and brass.
The pop up will be held on 8th and 9th September (Saturday & Sunday) at 12, Sun Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013 from
Timing: 11 am – 7 pm
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