Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Shopping Guide to N-Block Market in Delhi

Delhi Shopping CenterWhen it comes to shopping at Greater Kailash in Delhi, most people head to the M-block market. However, the N-block market has several hidden treasures to offer too. There are many stores for home décor, women's clothing, silver shopping and more. And if you get famished, the block has a good variety of popular restaurants too. Here's a guide to shopping at N-Block Market in Delhi.

Clothes
The first thing that catches your attention at this market is the number of women's clothing stores. If you are looking for hand printed and block printed kurtis or suits then Cottons and Kilol are the perfect places to start. There is Fabindia and Anokhi as well but the collection at Cottons and Kilol is what we liked.

All these stores deal in cotton clothes with simple prints that are perfect for Delhi's heaDelhi Shopping Centert. The collection is not limited to kurtis alone but includes block printed skirts, fabric, dupattas, Patiala salwars, kaftans, churidars etc. The collection at Kilol and Cottons starts at Rs. 400 while prices for the garments at Fabindia and Anokhi are towards the higher end.

Home linen
For those looking to revamp the home, Apartment 9, Fabindia and Anokhi have a good range of home linen. You may like the collection at Anokhi which comes with fresh prints and ethnic designs. The curtains in white can add a sense of serenity to your home. The collection extends to block printed bedspreads and table linens too.

Apartment 9, apart from furnishings deals in home accessories. So you can get lamps, vases, photo frames and furniture too. The elegant home décor and gift items are very popular among Delhiites.

If you like eco-friendly items then you can head to The Bamboo Store in Delhi which has a good collection of lamps, coasters etc made from bamboo plants.

Silver accessories
Looking for ethnic yet trendy silver jewelry? Again, stores like Kilol, Cottons, Anokhi and Fabindia have a stock worth checking out. All these stores have a small section dedicated to silver jewelry and semi-precious jewelry. You can match them with your kurtis to make head turns.

For silver gift items you can head to the Episode store which has a stunning collection of gift items. The store displays beautiful silver tea sets, vases, pooja thalis, diyas, candle stands, boxes, napkin rings, trays and more.

Food
All that shopping is bound to make you hungry. So step into Café Turtle for a relaxing session of books and coffee while confectionary and dessert lovers can head to Bread and More.

If you like Italian food then drop into Kasbah or Urban Pind lounge bar which serves delectable Italian cuisine along with drinks. For hookah, you can opt for Shalom which is another popular restaurant at the market in Delhi. It is usually crowded with youngsters for its popular music, hookah and multi-cuisine food options.

MetroMela's tips
• N-Block market does not have many stores for men and kids. So this one is for the girl gang.
• Paid parking space is available at this market.
• The market is open between 10.30 AM and 8 PM and is closed on Tuesdays.

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