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If you live in Delhi and haven’t been to The Shop, then you should check it out. The place has a rich history and story behind its creation.The Shop retails a complete range of clothing for men, women and kids, home furnishings such as table runners, place mats, bed linen, duvet covers, and fashion accessories such as totes and bags. All the products are designed and manufactured in-house by their skilled designers and craftsmen.

I found their products fresh in design, choice of color and nominally priced. Knowing my weakness for multi-color, my favorite pieces had to be this bouquet printed tablecloth and the Chelsea printed table runner. The pieces are quite contrast in nature. The table runner with its soothing colors and natural patterns appeared as if a story was unfolding. Do check out the Samarkhand printed placemats too. I find the grape color captivating and one that is not too common to find.

A few pictures of their home furnishings/decoration range:

What a cosy corner! With the stack of books on one end and flowers on the other, it makes the perfect setting for a lazy afternoon. The patchwork quilt provides the finishing touches.

Are you a green, eco-friendly person? I know, what a dumb question – who is not these days? If you like bamboo, then you’ll love this post for having discovered Rebecca Reubens. Seriously, the moment I discovered Rebecca’s work, I was floored and wondered how on earth could I not have heard of her before.

Rebecca runs a store called Bamboo Canopy in Ahmedabad. The store carries sustainable products designed by Rhizome, which she founded in 2009. So, how did it all began? Not one fine day in a single aha moment. After being associated for 7 years in the international development sector with the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan coordinating projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America, she decided to pursue her PhD to assess the market and feasibility of selling sustainable design in a more organized manner.

Rebecca says the response for bamboo products has been overwhelming so much so that they cannot meet demand with the current infratructure and are in a expansion mode. She is proud to have broke even within six months. Currently, products are primarily retailed through Bamboo Canopy and other outlets such as Dhoop in Mumbai, Good Earth and TRIFED.

It’s time to delve straight into the pictures. So shall we?

Rebecca says the store is housed in a beautiful, spacious bungalow in Ahmedabad. The lovely surroundings definitely shows in the pictures.

Let’s start at the begining – entrance of the store.

A peek inside from the store window. Can you spot those bookends?

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Store Tour : The Shop, New Delhi

Store Profile: Bamboo Canopy, Ahmedabad