Shopping in Bangalore

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   Forum Mall

   The Forum on Hosur road is in the upmarket suburb of Koramangala, fast becoming a key shopping hub in Bengaluru. It is the largest mall in Bengaluru, covering an area of 650,000 ft² (60,000m²) of retail space. Again like other shopping areas, you can find anything at the Forum, high international brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Swarovski crystals to traditional Indian Khadi clothing at the Khadder. Other brands with outlets include: United Colours of Bennetton (much cheaper here than in the west), Pepe Jeans U.K, William Penn, Wrangler Jeans, Weekender and of course Nike. The Forum incorporates the clothing from international brands as well as haute couture boutiques including: Mustard, Isis, B and the Chai shop. For books head straight to Landmark and huge store has everything from books to perfumes and music. On the top floor of the mall you will find a PVR multiplex comprising 11 cinemas. For eating there is everything, Fast food (KFC, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Subway) Cafe Coffee Day and a food court with world cuisines including: Chinese, Vietnamese, Mexican and Italian and Indian. Not to be missed is the Indian cuisine at Sahib Sindh Sultan and the British style pub, Firangi Pani. So that is a forum for all your shopping needs under one roof. Its just a must see, especially the outside.
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   Marathahalli Main Road and Factory Outlets

   Located a distance from central Bengaluru (although not difficult to reach), is Marathahalli (a village in a previous life). The main road of this suburb is now a haven for factory outlets for all major brands: Nike, Adidas, Pepe Jeans, Killer Jeans, Louis Phillipe, Levi's, Reebok etc. You can expect prices here to be cheaper than in the Malls, at least 20-30% price difference but can be up to 50% cheaper when it comes to some of the major denim brands. As if India wasn't cheap enough. Although this is the best place to go to for factory outlet shopping, there are smaller factory outlets scattered across the city. Also look out for sales held by the major brands to get rid of end of season stock (again end of summer or end of monsoon), these are usually advertised in newspapers or look for signs posted on major roads.
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   Sampige Road, Malleswaram

   Sampige Road is the heart of Malleswaram and connects Sheshadripuram to IISc. Sampige Road is around 2 km, has a wide range of shops that sells books, electronic items, silk sarees, handicrafts, cloth materials, Hindu pooja materials, sweets and all the trivial things you can buy on earth. Also try Malleswaram 8th cross on Sampige road (aptly named Brigade Road of Malleswram) for a vibrant shopping experience. Sampige Road is also home to best flower market and fruits market in Bengaluru. If you are tired of going to individual shops you can go for the best departmental stores in Bengaluru like Fabmall, Foodworld and Nilgiris.
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   Lifestyle

   A two-story store on Victoria Road in the heart of the new mall shopping district with malls like Garuda Mall, Bengaluru Central and Globus, all within easy walking distance and was one of the most coveted stores until the malls came along. It's an easy place to go shopping when you don't want too many options to confuse you or when you're tired and don't want to visit too many shops- you can get everything under one roof here. Good for clothes, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, shoes etc. You also get stylish furniture and other home and living items for a decent price.
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   Safina Plaza

   The sale capital of Bengaluru, located on Infantry Road. Every week there is sale going on of any type. One week it might be home furnishings and the next men's wear. Good place to find some bargains. Many exhibitions are also held here, although there are retailers (Dockers, Lee Jeans, Titan too name a few) here too. So for quiet shopping come here (much less crowded than the other malls). Its best to visit during end of season sales (summer, monsoon) or during festivals (New Year, Christmas, Ganesh Chaturthi).
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   Necessary Evil

   Casual luxury has finally reached Bengaluru with the opening of it's newest concept store. Necessary Evil will be offering shoppers the latest international brands such as 7 For All Mankind, Splendid and Alice+Olivia. Some of which are in India for the first time. They also offer and exclusive line of fine jewellery and home furnishings. This is definitely a space not to miss - so come see, be seen and get fabulous call in advance for a personal shopping experience.

   12th A main, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar Website
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   Gandhi Bazaar

   One of the oldest shopping areas in Bangalore, Gandhi Bazaar stretches for a short kilometer or so, bordered on both sides by shops selling everything from saris and clothes to plastics and kitchen utensils, fronted by vegetable and fruit stalls. Do not forget to visit ''Vidyarthi Bhavan'' whenever you come here for this is the best South Indian restaurant in Bangalore selling the most heavenly dosas.
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   Jayanagar Shopping Complex

   From antique jewelry stores (the famous Bhavani's, the more recent Kushal's, The Gallery), the authentic gold jewelry stores, saree stores (Kalamandir, Kalaniketan, Mysore Silk Udyog), sweet meat stores (Sri Krishna Sweets, Arya Bhavan), classic Iyengar bakeries, dress stores (Paridhan, Rangoli, Bafna's, Vinayaka Collections), and food stores that sell fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and butter.
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   Premier Book Shop

   Is a venerable Bengaluru institution that has books on every conceivable subject literally stacked from floor to ceiling. Although the store may appear to be utterly chaotic, the owner knows where every piece of his stock lies - just be careful with those elbows, a slight nudge and the whole place will come tumbling down. This store however, will shut down shortly.

   46/1 Church St
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    Arnav

    The quaint little jewellery store located at Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar makes for very interesting jewellery buys, a range of antique, restored, contemporary and fusion jewellery are on display. They could help you design a piece of jewellery to suit your needs, an in-house jewellery consultant could help you choose your jewellery.

    Website
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    Sakhi by Chandras

    Combines traditional fabrics and craftsmanship with contemporary themes. Sakhi’s sarees, salwars and kurtis combine kanchivaram, tussar, chiffon, georgette, crêpe, organza and cotton with traditional techniques such as cut work, block print, kalamkari, badla, mirror work, chamki (sequins) and embroidery in a mélange of colours.

    6th main, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar Website
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    Miras Carpet Industries

    Manufacturers and exporters of carpets, rugs, kilims, Indian handicrafts, jewellery, pashmina shawls, cashmere scarfs, silk sarees, etc. Claims to be the biggest dealer of Oriental carpets and rugs in Bangalore, selling high quality and "locally priced" wares. Valet car parking available.

    No.7, Ground Floor, Suryodai Complex, Old Airport Rd, Kodihalli 09 am- 09-30 pm No Holidays Website
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    Habitat

    "Movies and Music", Church Street, Off Brigade Road is tiny compared to other retail music/movie stores, but its a delight for lovers of good music especially Jazz. Has an excellent and varied selection of DVDs for rent as well, though membership is currently closed.
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    Select Bookshop

    Used to be the only old bookstore. Mr Murthy, who runs the bookstore, is one of the most knowledgeable people. His grandfather started the bookstore. He also has a collection of lithographs, stained glass paintings and collectors copies of antique books.

    Brigade Rd
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    Landmark

    A modern bookshop. A good place to pick up the most recent publications. Various household appliances; CDs and DVDs of music albums, computer and video games (the quality varying from time-to-time) and movies can also be found on the next floor.

    Luskar Hosur Rd, Koramangala
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    President's Groom Concepts

    Two Menswear fashion stores, established 25 years. Fine fabrics for made-to-order and a large ready-to-wear collection. Bespoke suits and made to order clothing including tuxedos, business wear to traditional Indian kurtas and sherwanis.

    B.v.k.iyengar Rd and Kamraj Rd
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    Tata Book House

    At the Indian Institute of Science, Malleswaram. Has a large collection of technical books, on which it offers a flat 20 percent discount. Lots of books in a small place. Also worth visiting just because it is in IISc.
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    Crossword

    A hot spot for books of various genres combined with seating areas, spacious racks- music and movie section, children's section and a coffee shops; this proves to be a wonderful hangout to read, browse and shop.

    Residency Rd
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    Streelekha

    This is a great bookstore to explore the feminist literature and activism that is being produced in India, as well as other texts on the research and work of Indian NGOs. The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting.

    33/1-9, Thyagaraja Layout, Jaibharath Nagar
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    Chandi - The Divine Gallery

    Specialising in Indian divine figures in all mediums. Claims to have the biggest collection of Ganeshas in Bengaluru. High-quality and locally-priced wares, supposedly no pushy salesmanship.

    MG Rd
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    Gangarams Indiranagar

    Open from Monday to Sunday. A wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books, including textbooks and professional works, Stationery, Multimedia, Movies, Toys, Art Material and Gifts.

    330/9 Axis Road Domlur Inner Ring Rd. Domlur Layout. Near Indira Nagar Flyover 10AM-8PM Monday to Sunday
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    Bookport

    They stock hand picked books on art, literature, philosophy, gender&sexuality, film, feminism, current critical thinking, fiction, travel. Also do art & literature events.

    Casa Andree II, Ist floor, No 18/3, Andree Rd Website
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    Sapna Book House

    This is a large bookstore, they also have branches in three other locations Sadashivnagar, Jayanagar, and Indiranagar. Sapna Book House also provides online book delivery.

    3rd Main Rd, near Kamat Yatri Nivas, Gandhi Nagar Website
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    The Cauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium

    A large store, offering a wide selection of some of Karnataka's best hand made products. The carvings made of Mysore sandalwood are an especially good buy.

    45 MG Rd
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    Kala Madhyam Store'

    Folk and tribal art paintings, handicrafts from across India, clothing for women. Specialises in wall murals of folk and tribal art as well as terracotta.

    2nd floor, Flat No 2, Benson Town #77/8, Nandidurg Rd Website
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    Central Cottage Industries Emporium

    A government run store promoting traditional Indian hand crafts. The CCIE has major outlets in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai.

    MG Rd
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    Elloor Library

    A circulating library that has a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books, including new titles. Requires membership which includes a deposit.

    Blue Cross Chambers, Infantry Rd
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    Oxford Book Store

    Has some of the latest collection of books and magazines but, doesn't offer any discounts. It has a Chai Bar attached offering 69 blends of tea.
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    Chilli Billi

    Great for women's westernwear', especially the dresses, good collection of bags, shoes and jewellery. They also offer home decor solutions.
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    Stritva near ITPL

    Sells readymade salwar suit / kameez, kurtas, dress material, sarees and nightwear. The store has a good collection at good prices.

    294, 8th main, BEML Layout, ITPL Main Rd Website
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    Fusion Rental

    Online renting of books & movies. Vast collection of both books & movies at one place. Free pick up & delivery all over Bengaluru.

    Website
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    Bengaluru Central

    Opened around the same as the Forum, Bengaluru Central is more of a large department store than a mall with separate retailers.
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    Goobes Book Republic

    Secondhand and new books on a wide variety of subjects and a very cost effective library option and buy back used books.

    46-1-1 Church St, Karnataka Website
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    Axis Books

    Started by one of the members of the Gangarams family. They stock books, stationery, multimedia, movies, and toys.

    330/9 Axis Rd Website
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    Garuda Mall

    Located on the corner of McGrath and Commissariat Roads, is the newest and the second largest mall in Bengaluru.
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    Blossoms

    There are 3 full floors of those rare, hard to find old books. All 2nd hand, good condition and at low rates.

    Church St
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    Mahendra Textiles

    Sarees and dress materials from Surat, Mumbai, Kolkata, Rajasthan, Varanasi, Kerela and Srilanka.
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    Levitate-InDiA in A RooM

    Silver & costume handcrafted Jewellery, Bohemian apparel, Indian kitsch, lifestyle accessories.

    100 Ft. Rd
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    Gangarams Mg road

    A wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books, including textbooks and professional works.

    Triumph Tower, 2nd Floor, 48 Church St Open from Monday to Saturday
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    C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons

    14,000 sq ft dedicated to the finest gold and diamond jewellery, spread over two floors.

    2-1 Main Cross Rd Website
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    The Bookworm

    This is a small used book store. Good bargains on used and new books are available here.
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    Royal Arts & Crafts

    21 K.H. Rd. Has a particularly wide selection of silk carpets and paper mache products.
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    The Strand book stall

    Best known for the latest releases in art, design, architecture and all at good prices.

    Dickenson Rd Website
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    Native Place

    Loads of interesting merchandise, crafts made by NGOs, c/o The Only Place Restaurant.
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    Higginbothams

    This bookstore has a good selection of maps, postcards, guides and novels.

    68 MG Rd
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    Giantti Luxury Ensemble

    Diamond & gold jewellery along with silver articles and idols.
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    Aura Creations

    Designer Boutique with exclusive dress materials.

    Shop No.3, Plot No. 2 Nandagokula Layout, Shampura Main Rd
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    One G

    (Jewellery) Hatworks Boulevard, Cunningham Rd.
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    Marmalade

    Loads of affordable young designer wear.

    Magrath Rd
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    Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation

    Specialises in Karnataka handicraft.

    45 K.S.H.D.C Complex, MG Rd
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    Mantri Square

    It is located in Malleswaram.
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    C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons-The Heritage Store

    Dedicated to gold and silver.

    35 & 36 Commercial St Website

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