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Easel from Janata Stationery and Art

Paper works

Two paper store gems tucked away within the Fort precinct are Veerat Paper Bazar and Chimanlals. We're talking colour, texture, size and cut - of paper not diamonds, but is there a difference for art aficionados? If you find origami therapeutic, these stores might just be heaven. Also, stop at Janata Stationery and Art, a part of Veerat Paper Bazaar, which prides itself on being one of the oldest arts and crafts stores in the city with a range of art supplies to back their legacy.

Chimanlal's fabric origami

Visit Veerat Paper Bazar, Coin House, Bandra Station Road and Janata Stationery and Art, Gopal Mansion, Bandra Station Road.
Log on to facebook.com/veeratpaperbazar and @janataartstore on Instagram
Call 9920014455

Visit Chimanlals, A-2, Taj Building, Wallace Street, Fort.
Log on to chimanlals.com
Call 22077717, 22074764

Curious explorers

Zari diaries from Mango Stationery; (right) Art Station

These two art stores are great for kids to explore their creativity without restricting them to poster colours or pencil and sketching paper. Apart from higher-priced options like Winsor and Newton, Pebeo and Arches which youngsters can gradually move to, kids can begin with the arts and crafts sections at these stores that include doodle pens, card making kits, wooden box painting and stamps. Mango Stationery is currently conducting Art Fest, April 15 to 17 to celebrate World Art Day. Art Fest will witness a host of workshops on sculpture frame making, resin work, gold leafing, palette knife painting and more. Don't miss Flame, an international graffiti spray paint brand, also stocked at Art Station.

At Art Station, Four Bungalows, Andheri West and Kukreja House, Khar West.
Log on to artstationindia.com
Call 26339794, 26006644

At Mango Stationery, Pradhan Building, opposite Titan Showroom, Thane West
Log on to To mangostationery.com
Call 8097092117, 67484321

Beyond the canvas

Macramé from Itsy Bitsy

They call themselves India's largest hobby and craft store and deliver on it. With supplies for gardening, calligraphy, macramé, crocheting, candle-making, flower-making, soap-making, jewellery kits and more. Itsy Bitsy lets you explores arts and crafts outside the canvas. We love their DIY kits and the ‘Bulk Buy' option. Catch their ongoing Spring Sale for deals on supplies.

At Itsy Bitsy, R City Mall (Ghatkopar); Korum Mall (Thane West) and Colaba Chambers (Colaba).
Log on to itsybitsy.in
Call 9987554619, 6366951536, 6366952197

No child's play

Himalaya Fine Art; (rght) Art Lounge. Pics/Instagram

These are the homes of the masters. Get supplies across mediums - gouache, printmaking tools, calligraphy kits, pigments and more. Art Lounge and Himalaya Art Store house brands that won't necessarily be available in local stationery stores. You'll also find easels, large rolls of cotton canvas, soap for artists to wash off tough paint, airbrushes, portfolio bags and every other tool an artist requires for that masterstroke.

At Art Lounge, 3A Karim Chambers, Ambalal Doshi Marg, Kala Ghoda. LOG ON TO artlounge.in
Call 7588055055

At Himalaya Art Store, 3 Himalaya House, 79 Palton Road, CSMT.
Log on to himalayafineart.com
Call 7045254085

Did you know?

The Italian artist, Leonardo da Vinci was born Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci on April 15, 1452, which translates to Leonardo, the son of Piero from Vinci. Historians describe him as a Renaissance man, a term used to depict a person limitless in their capabilities, embracing knowledge and curiosity. To honour his artistic legacy, this day is celebrated as World Art Day.