Natasha Pratap's weekend garage sale offers branded goods at rock bottom prices, fascinating curios from quaint bazaars across the world, and antique jewellery you won't find at a store
Natasha Pratap's weekend Garage sale offers branded goods at rock bottom prices, fascinating curios from quaint bazaars across the world, and antique jewellery you won't find at a store
For an answer to why a garage sale can be a spiritual activity, have a chat with Natasha Pratap.
The Art of Living instructor says the principles of Vastu and Feng Shui advise against hoarding and cluttering our living space and our minds.
The garage sale she is organising this weekend is a cathartic clean-up for her, and an opportunity to grab interesting finds at unbelievable prices.
The collection includes knick-knacks she has collected over the years from across the globe, some at less than half the original price.
Kurtas and Waistcoats
Chic kurtas with Chikankari embroidery, funky T-shirts, shirts from the UK, and tunics from Malaysia feature here.
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You can buy a Reebok jacket for Rs 400 or a maroon and green suit Natasha bought in Paris, for just Rs 600. These were picked up when Natasha was considering a career in law.
When she changed her mind, she ended up with more Western formals than she needed.
The Armani waistcoat and scarf are a steal at Rs 999 and Rs 550 respectively (originally bought for Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000). Ornate sarees by Shamlu Dudeja with Kantha work are on sale for Rs 5,000 (original price Rs 12,000).
Bridal Wear and Silver Jewellery
One cupboard is devoted to ornate lehengas packed with Zardozi and Kantha work sourced from Jaipur and Assam.
Look out for an aubergine unstitched lehenga set for Rs 5,000 (original price Rs 10,000). Antique oxidised silver jewellery sets and Swarovski trinkets are in here too.
Clutches and Handbags
This section is the show stealer for sure. Handbags from London, Paris and Singapore lie in here.
The gray Ravel handbag worth Rs 1,000 is yours for Rs 200. "Gray is not a common colour with handbags, so that makes it stand apart," shares Natasha.
Cute potli bags, embellished with Kantha work that'll complement ethnic wear, cost Rs 40 each.
Those of you who want to go funky can opt for the lunch box handbag from New York, plastered with images of Marilyn Monroe in pink, yellow and blue. "It's a headturner. I've always had people looking at me when I carried it.
Plus, it has enough space to hold anything and everything." The black brocade purse from Singapore, the Christina handbag bought from a five-star hotel shopping arcade, and a white beaded handbag from Florence, Italy are worth a look.
If you have a thing for belts, pick up a Harrods belt for Rs 250, or a DKNY one for Rs 500.
Jewellery and Trinkets
Oxidised silver earrings, necklaces, arm bands, traditional hair pins and bangles, several from Natasha's mother's collection, dot the jewellery cupboard. We liked the seashell necklace for Rs 50.
Curios and candles
This section includes South African candles (Rs 300) with tribal motifs and a wall clock from Switzerland shaped like an uncut amethyst (Rs 800).
An ornate, peacock motif wall mirror (Rs 300), and made-in-China heart candles are here too.
Packaged calligraphy pens (Rs 550), Sheaffer ink pens (Rs 350) that Natasha picked up from the UK, originally cost Rs 1,000. A never-worn polka dotted swimsuit that she bought for her sister from Bali, is priced at Rs 400.
Airline kits from the UK, US, Turkey and France are yours for Rs 100 each. Packaged bedsheets and cushion cover sets are available for Rs 500.
Books
Books for kids are priced at Rs 10, management books, fiction and spirituality titles cost between Rs 50 and Rs 200.
At: Ruby Mansion, Darabsha Lane, opposite Axis Bank, near Saint Stephen's Church, Napeansea Road. call: 9821555982
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