Started by the Air Force Wives Association, Santushti Market Complex is probably one of the most elegant and chic shopping places in the city. Santushti’s dozen-odd boutiques set in terracotta-roofed bungalows surround a verdant magnolia-and-palm-shaded courtyard and you can often spot peacocks strutting around here.
Diplomats frequent this exclusive and serene shopping complex where you’ll find upmarket clothing, jewellery and souvenir boutiques along with great eateries, a tea boutique, a salon and a lot more. Apart from being one of the poshest and the most high-end shopping areas in Delhi, here is why Santushti Market Complex deserves a visit!
1. Christina
Christina specializes in clothing and accessories made of high-quality fabrics and materials. The store has been loved for its scarves, Kurtis and ties for around 25 years and still continues to be a favourite among all those visiting this shopping complex.
2. Picturesque Art and Framing
Having been in the complex since 1987, this place is a landmark in itself. Picturesque Art and Framing is popular for their stunning frames for paintings and images and has also done interiors for some 5-star hotels recently. Their frames are made in varieties of wood, gold leaf as well as the silver leaf.
3. Nur
Previously known as Noor Jahan, this home decor store has our heart! If you’re looking to spruce up your space, you absolutely have to check out Nur. They have great stuff from cushions, rugs, table linen, bed linens, to trays, plates and a lot more!
4. Schon by Sakshee Pradhan
Schon, which means beautiful in German aptly describes the kind of pieces you’ll find at this designer store. From fancy gowns, half saris to pantsuits and dresses, they do everything in muted tones of baby pink, cream and other pastel shades and there’s no way you’d be able to take your eyes off their stuff.
5. The Baby Trunk
For all the mommies, uncles and aunts to newborns or those looking for a baby shower gift for their friends, The Baby Trunk in Santushti Market Complex is the place for you! This bright and airy studio is full of all things adorable like children’s bed linen, towels, toys, prams, and the cutest and comfiest baby clothes!
6. One Degree East
One Degree East, the newest addition to this market is the place for all the foodies reading this. Especially Thai food connoisseurs. The bright and peppy place is the perfect lunch spot if you’re looking to catch a break between all that shopping!
7. Kastros – House of Cigars
If you’re looking to try one of those much talked about Cuban cigars or are a collector of them, Kastros is one of the few places in the city that will cater to your needs. They’re one of the oldest cigar specialists in the city and stock cigars from all around the world from Cuban Havana cigars to New World Cigars from Nicaragua, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. (But of course, you have to be 18 or above to buy)
8. Canvas
This store could easily pass off as a distant cousin of Bhane or Nicobar, except they love playing with colours unlike the other two. They stock up on assorted brands but their own line of clothes is pretty amazing too and you absolutely have to check it out!
9. Diggin Cafe
One of the major attraction for foodies in this market is the Diggin Cafe for its delicious Italian food. Even though there is one in Anand Lok too, the Diggin’ Cafe in Santushti Market Complex is the one that is super popular for its gorgeous decor. Full of flowers, greenery and fairy light, the cafe is the perfect place for a quick Instagram shot, especially during this time of the year.
Where: 10, Santushti Shopping Complex, Race Course Road, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
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