Princess Bhargavi’s New Venture
Aashka
a souvenir and lifestyle boutique has recently opened at the Manek Chowk,
City Palace Complex. Conceptualised by Princess Bhargavi Kumari Mewar of
Udaipur the boutique's endeavour is to provide an expression for
indigenous artists and craftsman from where every visitor can take with
them a memento, as a joyous reminder of their trip to Udaipur.
Aashka as the tag line suggests will house life style products. The
souvenir section will house things that are relevant to Mewar and its
history and artefacts particular to the region as well as mini replicas
of what you see when you tour the museum.
Princess Bhargavi is in the process of putting together a much larger
selection for this unique boutique. A jewellery line, fine textiles and
stationery products are in production, as we go to print, as are beauty
products in gift size packaging provided by the reputed Forest
Essentials company. Also to be on the shelves soon is a range of organic
products of India. All the products are hand picked and of superior
quality.
In keeping with her impeccable foundation, Princess Bhargavi says of her
boutique - "The premise behind this boutique and its products is to be
synonymous with elegance and uncompromising individuality the world
over.”
Anokhi
Anokhi was established in Jaipur in 1969 as a response to the dying
traditional trade of hand block printing. Since then through constant
innovation in design development,using both contemporary and traditional
designs, Anokhi has reached across the world.
Headquartered in Jaipur , Anokhi now has 16 shops in India. The Udaipur
shop was opened in March 2006. It is considered one of their prettiest
shops with a full range of clothing in cottons, silks and linens in
stylish wearable designs. Stock also includes home furnishings, throws,
sarongs and scarves.
Anmol Gems has opened its second shop in the City Palace Complex in the
Arcade. Much of their merchandise, designed in house, typifies the
traditional setting of Rajasthani jewellery known as Kundam. Pendants
and earrings, made with precious stones set in gold incorporate
intricate enamel work on the underside of the ornament. The shops also
sell classic Indian Jewellery as well as a selection of modern designs.
Amnol Gems has a shop at Shiv Niwas Palace that opened in 1993, Udaipur
and the Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer.
