Situated at Woodburn Park Road, strategically around upscale eateries and premium fashion houses, Nicobar’s arrival in Calcutta is timed very well. With the air impregnated with the festive spirit, the Delhi-based modern Indian design studio also fills the void of a one-stop shop in the Bhowanipore locality. Their 16th store, spread across two floors, occupying 2,250sqft space and housed in a 90-year-old building, brings in a fresh vibrancy with their edit Firefly and allows the discerning Calcutta consumer to choose from a range of products — trendy fashionwear, chic jewellery, luxe homewear and gifts that are rooted in Indian tradition but reimagined for a global audience. The mindful brand is inspired by travels and is rooted in journeys across the Indian Ocean and hence one can find a tropical vibe in the products. t2 takes you through the studio.
(Clockwise from left) We also spotted carpets in prints that deviate from traditional motifs and are anchored in striking modern designs.
For men too, there are options galore. Sticking to classic cuts, the prints give the traditional ensembles a spiffy lift. There are also polo T-shirts for men in a variety of shades.
Update your personal bar with the latest glassware.
Copious amounts of red and florals make this section a hot den for picks for your Diwali card sessions.
There are options galore in cushion covers, leaving one spoilt for choice
(L-R) Sleek gold-plated jewellery — danglers, hoops, chains, necklaces — to match your ensembles.
Apart from alluring glass-based kitchenware, there are sets in metal that meld the modern with the traditional
“We love finding spaces on high streets in areas that have cultural significance and are delighted to have opened our 16th store in Bhowanipore. In the midst of colonial charm and the whispers of a bygone era, Nicobar’s design aesthetic combines being rooted in tradition yet with a contemporary perspective. Come visit our island where the old staircase and large windows bring in warmth. Calcutta is a city whose cultural impact we admire and as a brand at Nicobar we aspire to shape a culture of mindful living,” said Raul Rai, founder, Nicobar.
