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Heart-shaped wall hanging at D Furtado and Sons for Rs 220 | RETAIL THERAPY
WHAT'S ON dropped in at some of the oldest stores at Camp, and stumbled across unique Christmas goodies
On Christmas eve, we decorate our homes with trees, wall hangings, decorative pieces, bells and cribs, to usher in the festive cheer. At Camp, we discovered some interesting items that will make your Christmas even more special.
D Furtado and Sons
The 54-year old shop stores all kinds of decorative pieces. You will find simple Christmas trees, ornaments, bells, wreaths, streamers, cribs and decorative banners.
Price: The rates range from Rs 20 to Rs 5,000.
At: D Furtado and Sons, 340, Sachapir Street, opposite Jain Temple, next to Mafatlal C Sons, Camp.
Call: 26340351
JP Demello
The shop opened in 1942 and is one of the oldest shops in Camp. There are some loyal customers who have been coming here for years. The place has both local stuff as well as products that can be exported. It displays decorative streamers, balloons, cribs, statues of Jesus, caps and Christmas trees (the ones with lights, music and snowfall as well as the simple ones).
Price: Prices range from Rs 15 to Rs 15,000
At: J P Demello, 342, Sachapir Street, Camp. Call: 3645834
Raave's
Though Raave's is based in Chennai, it has been organising exhibitions of Christmas products for the last few years in Pune. You will find decorative pieces, wall hangings, artificial flowers, Christmas trees, wooden and plastic Santa Clauses, cribs and streamers.
Price: Prices range from Rs 25 to Rs 5,000.
At: Raave's, Jewells Art Gallery, Thacker's House, 2418, East Street, Camp. Call: 9840922860
Street shopping
At Sachapir Street, Camp, you will find lots of handcarts selling small Christmas trees, caps, decorative pieces and wall hangings. Small boys selling red caps and stockings at traffic light junctions are also a common sight. So, make some last-minute purchases while you wait for the lights to change.
Also drop in at
>>Bonsai, DP Road, next to Ozone Mall, Aundh
>>The Bombay Store, 322, MG Road, Camp
>>Satyam Collection, Jambulkar Chowk, Wanorie
>>Pooja Variety, Jambulkar Chowk, Wanorie |
