Bringing you fabulous products from the rural artisans of India is the Fabindia brand in Goa. The brand is spread across the length and breadth of the country but their outpost in Goa is especially for foreigners who love to shop Indian products. You can get fabulous pillowcases, clothing items, bed sheets, decorative materials, furniture, personal care products etc. They aim to bring in the cultural influences from Indian to different parts of the world.
One of the most celebrated designers and brand in the country, Malini Ramani has created a niche for herself with her fashion label. Her flagship store in Goa is hard to ignore with its glitzy and glamorous window display and stunning colors. The designer and her collection are both known for its glamorous appeal for women. The inspiration as she cites is years of travel across the globe. This brand thus brings the best of the world in Goa.
The designer duo Shivan & Narresh opened shop in Goa and since then there has been a crazy line of tourists who want to shop, shop and shop. Their boutique collection is stunning, with so many options to choose from. Locals and foreigners alike have been going ga-ga over their fabulous collection, which has managed to create waves in the Goa fashion scene. They have sarongs, Havaianas flips flops, pareos and their fantastic swimwear is a must buy.
Sheek Emporium De Goa in the city has gained quite a reputation for being one of the best apparel shops in the city. A family run business, they have been in charge for a while now and they have dedicated team of professionals and tailors ho make the best made to order suits. Apart from silk, linens, wool and other type of material, they also make made to order jewelry in your design of choice. They sew cloths, jewelry with fine stones and even leather articles.
Established by Sacha Mendes, former style writer at GQ and Elle, Sacha's Shop is where her fashion musings and whimsies take the form of pretty curios and apparel. Established as a part of a small set up with her mother’s hand-woven cushion covers, cookies, and some clothes designed by her friends, today the store has turned into one of the most hip places to shop from. Now a well-curated shop, their collection ranges from resort wear to casuals to office formals.
With a prime location inside the Mapusa Market, Pedro Vincent Vaz or PVV as it is fondly known by Goans, is a popular local brand of port wine. Their shop is like a little museum with plenty of antiques sitting rather awkwardly amid rows of wine bottles and stacks of cashew nuts. The quality of wines is unrivaled and the prices rather competitive. Other brands of alcohol are also sold here and grabbed by travelers heading out of Goa from the nearby inter state bus stand. You can get an alcohol permit from them if you intend to cross any state borders by road.
With a prime location along the touristy Sinquerim road, Kashmir House is a highly trusted emporium which deals in authentic and exotic Kashmiri handicrafts. With a huge chunk of its affluent clientele coming from the nearby Taj Holiday Village, it comes as no surprise that the prices are on the higher side. However do not let this deter you, the choice available in terms of colors, designs, shapes, and fabrics is almost limitless. Quality is always an unwritten assurance in a store of this magnitude and repute, so if you'd like to take home a piece of India and add it to your already existing collection, then Kashmir House is your next stop!
With a prime location along the Calangute-Candolim road, Mantra is an audio and video shop that caters to the needs of the local community as well as expats and long staying tourists. Mantra stocks an impressive range of film DVDs and audio CDs. Also available is a rare collection of vibrant Konkani folk music CDs which will give you an essence of the deep rooted Goan culture. The staff are quite friendly and knowledgeable and will assist you finding what you want.
Sheek Emporium De Goa in the city has gained quite a reputation for being one of the best apparel shops in the city. A family run business, they have been in charge for a while now and they have dedicated team of professionals and tailors ho make the best made to order suits. Apart from silk, linens, wool and other type of material, they also make made to order jewelry in your design of choice. They sew cloths, jewelry with fine stones and even leather articles.
Established by Sacha Mendes, former style writer at GQ and Elle, Sacha's Shop is where her fashion musings and whimsies take the form of pretty curios and apparel. Established as a part of a small set up with her mother’s hand-woven cushion covers, cookies, and some clothes designed by her friends, today the store has turned into one of the most hip places to shop from. Now a well-curated shop, their collection ranges from resort wear to casuals to office formals.
With a prime location inside the Mapusa Market, Pedro Vincent Vaz or PVV as it is fondly known by Goans, is a popular local brand of port wine. Their shop is like a little museum with plenty of antiques sitting rather awkwardly amid rows of wine bottles and stacks of cashew nuts. The quality of wines is unrivaled and the prices rather competitive. Other brands of alcohol are also sold here and grabbed by travelers heading out of Goa from the nearby inter state bus stand. You can get an alcohol permit from them if you intend to cross any state borders by road.
Translating to style in Portuguese, Janota is the brainchild of Angela & Edwin Pinto. With no formal training in designing or fashion, the husband and wife duo started this store with their self-taught confidence. While Angela designs all sorts of items from cloth like lampshades to dresses, skirts, cushion covers and more, Edwin designs his own range of inspired footwear. His footwear collection is inspired by a boho-chic vibe and her clothing style is contemporary.