Yamini - Contemporary home textiles  

Situated in one of the posh locales of the city, Yamini is an upmarket, expensive textile store. But contrary to general belief, the store has products which will fit anyone's budget. Yamini is part of a Bangalore- based chain of stores which has an outlet in Pune as well. At Yamini, one can pick up contemporary home textiles - a collection reflecting the latest in international design trends.

The store houses products which are mostly in cottons and silks and thus very eco friendly. The products include textiles for the living room and bedroom, such as bedspreads , throws, ready-made curtains, and cushion covers that come in colourful shades. Table mats, table cloths, napkins and napkin rings come in attractive designs. You can even pick up co-ordinated fabrics by the metre, in practical cotton and in sophisticated silk and silk blends. Yamini has come out with a range of items which are highly becoming for Christmas and winter. Elegant wine bags, high gloss trays, Christmas tree hangings, candles, stands and many more decorative items are all available.

On special occasions, an exotic range of fresh flowers from Ohana in the United States can be obtained. These long lasting unusual blooms come in elegant glass containers. According to Yashoda Durge, Floor Assistant, "We have beautiful gift items that are meant for festive occasions. "Another of the major attractions of Yamini are the quilts in pastel shades prettily patch worked, which come in single and regular sizes.

The store also houses furniture from Kerala, wooden bowls and numerous types of vessels . Some of these items are very old and have been manufactured by skilled workmen. Yamini tries to retain the essence of Indian textiles. Yamini's collection of classic wooden furniture and artifacts is a collectors delight.

Address:

Yamini, President House,
Opposite Charagh Din, Woodhouse Road,
Colaba, Mumbai 400 005.
Tel : 91-22- 218 4143 / 45
e-mail : ymnibom@vsnl.com.

By: Sharmistha Chatterjee