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Hot Pink
A little more than two years ago, Gem Palace jeweler Munnu Kasliwal and French jewelry designer Marie-Hélène de Taillac opened Hot Pink in the airy garden pavilion of a wonderfully atmospheric hotel to sell an exclusive array of modern India–produced fashions and home accessories. The approach: chic dresses with Indian flair. Hot Pink’s fans include Ashley and Allegra Hicks, and the store has been such a success that Kasliwal and de Taillac have opened a second location, in Mumbai. Look for unique handbags and a rainbow of shawls. Adjacent shops Shocking Pink carries sexy lingerie, and Baby Pink stocks charming babies’ and children’s outfits. (See also Global Bazaar: Jaipur.)
Rajasthan Fabrics and Arts
This trio of extraordinary textile stores includes the original shop—run by the patriarch of the family—which specializes in museum-quality antique and vintage fabrics. At the family’s Satayam, closest to the City Palace entrance, are superb handwoven cashmere blankets; natural, undyed pashmina shawls; hand-stitched quilts; and delectable handwoven cotton shawls printed with gold and silver motifs. Pashmina, cotton and cashmere textiles can also be custom-dyed in an assortment of elegant colors. Ask to view vintage textiles in the company’s third store nearby. Open by appointment only, it’s like a museum of rich fabrics, all breathtaking. Museum curators shop here for treasures displaying India’s textile artistry.
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