Are You a Stationery Fanatic? Head Out To These Shops for all your artsy needs.
Stationery is something we’ve all grown up with but its importance hasn’t changed even as we’ve grown old. A good collection of stationery can do wonders and definitely enhance your work and craft. The best part is that you can personalize things when it comes to stationery. From a wide variety to choose from, stationery shopping can surely be a lot of fun. The feel of that new quirky diary with handmade paper or those vintage theme sheets to choose from, stationery is vital in its own way. The joy of using great stationery is eternal.
The question that arises then is where to get that quirky and amazing stationery in a city like ours. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
1. SITA RAM STATIONERS
This place in Lajpat Nagar has a basement devoted only for various kinds of papers. They offer various textures and styles for the same. They even offer quirky things like 3D models and stuff. They claim to have almost everything an average Delhiite can ask for.
ADDRESS: J-5, Central market, Lajpat Nagar-2
2. ITSY BITSY
This store provides a variety of DIY kits, glitter glues, paint palettes and a wide range of handmade papers sourced from all across India. They also have a special bead bar which appeals to people who are into making their own jewelry.
ADDRESS: 20, Lajpat Nagar, Part 2 // QP 63, Gopal Mandir Road, Pitampura
3. NEW DELHI STATIONERY MART
This stationery is a really old and vintage and is a gem for people looking for corporate stationery. Located in the heart of the capital, this store will meet all your basic stationery needs.
ADDRESS: C-8, Prem house, Connaught Place
4. LETTERNOTE
This place is run by a designer couple and is your one sure stop for one of the finest in town. Apart from the basic stationery, they also cover lifestyle accessories, office décor, cool badges and quirky posters. Also, one won’t stop drooling over their notebooks for days.
ADDRESS: 8-A, Hauz Khas Village // SF-65, First Floor, DLF Galleria Market, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
5. ORIGIN ONE
An online store which is one of a kind in this world of stationeries, this place provides stationery enthusiasts with a mystery box from various categories to choose from. This store may have a niche market but is definitely worth trying.
ADDRESS: A4, 2nd floor, Anand Niketan
WEBSITE:www.originone.in
6. CHUMBAK
Who hasn’t heard of Chumbak? This store is famous for all things unique and quirky. They have an amazing collection of bizarre and at the same time brilliant notebooks, which one may not find anywhere else in town. Looking for cool greeting cards? Think Chumbak. Want something out of the box? Think Chumbak.
ADDRESS: 121, Ground Floor, DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj // 31, Hauz Khas Village, Hauz Khas // 13, Ground Floor, M Block, GK-1
7. THE PAPER STORE
For almost 15 years now, this place has been specializing in customized printing and designing. They also offer some really cute and small size notebooks and gold plating. Looking for Rajasthani Fabric Designs? Head to this place, right away.
ADDRESS: 125A, Ground floor, Shahpur Jat
8. NAPPA DORI
Although this store isn’t as economical in comparison to its counterparts, it doesn’t take away from the fact that this place, in central Delhi offers the finest quality of stationery. Their Leather studded stationery is quite a favourite among Delhiites. With extremely well designed products, this store is a must try.
ADDRESS: Shop number 25, Meherchand Market, Lodhi Road // F-72, Select city walk, Saket // Shop number 21, Inner Lane, Haus Khas Village
Although it’s the 21st century and social media has taken over our lives and possibly everything we write and share is through our devices, I believe stationery shouldn’t lose it essence. So take out some time, and instead of using your laptop, go get yourself a quirky diary and explore the wide world of stationery and the offline life.
