Being in Bangalore for a Christmas full of sunshine can feel a little overcast in India, when Diwali is by far the biggest celebration of the season. But trust us – Christmas is still very much a thing! We have lined up an awesome list of vendors who supply everything you need to get into the Christmas spirit – whether you are looking to spruce up your house, add to your ever-growing collection or add an Indian touch to your celebrations this year – here all the vendors that you should have on speed dial!
THEO DÉCOR COMPANY
After setting up the tree and adorning it with ornaments, the Nativity Scene comes in at a hot second as the most iconic Christmas center piece of all time! But the ones you get out there can be pretty standard. Theo Décor Company gives you an opportunity to customize the peg dolls so that they better reflect your family background! And even better – they are more sustainable!
Instagram: theodecorcompany
Contact: +918667345389 (Sownthiriya)
BABBLE WRAP
We have a strong suspicion that the décor inventory at Babble Wrap is curated by Santa’s elves, but don’t say you heard it from us! Aside from this super cute wooden train, other unique items on their site are the Christmas puzzles and lace candy cane ornaments.
JUS’TRUFS
Everyone needs a few fun bits of candy to throw in the stocking on Christmas Eve, or even stuff in the advent calendar. Try these cute ones from Jus’Trufs, a boutique chocolaterie & desserterie located in Jakkur in North Bangalore. They make their chocolates from scratch using cocoa beans grown by responsible farmers from South India. Chenddyna Schae, who runs the place trained with Master Chocolatier, Bart Van Cauwenberghe amongst others!
Instragram: justrufs
Contact: Shabana +917259200497/Trisha +917829338467
SARA
Furoshiki is a square-shaped Japanese traditional wrapping cloth that is eco-friendly and mostly used for wrapping gifts or carrying goods. Did you know we have our very own master wrapper in town? Her tree free wrappers are eco friendly, reusable and handmade, and made of recycled cotton and hand block printed with organic inks. Don’t know how to wrap with cloth? Book a workshop!
Instagram: saraco.in
Contact: +919739009071
FREDDIE’S BAKING STUDIO
Freddie’s make handcrafted custom cookies for every season, reason, emotion and occasion. For the Christmas season, they offer a range of kits: a gingerbread house, decorate your own cookie tree kit, and even an edible cookie painting kit that’s guaranteed to raise your kids festive cheer all the way up to North Pole levels!
Email: [email protected]
Contact : +91 81973 55 616
Instagram: freddies_baking_studio
LOOPZ CANDY
Everyone knows, candy canes are really hard to find in Bangalore, so here is our little secret – you can get them from Loopz. Arent these little Xmas touches on the swirls so cute? Christmas stockings are going to be LIT this year! Order the peppermint flavor in advance, otherwise, they usually come in strawberry. You’re welcome!
Contact: +919886456565 (Sheyrat)
Instagram: loopz_candy
Address: 736/3/11,12, Bommanahalli Begur Hobli, Bengaluru-560030, Karnataka, India
AMOHA PRINTS
A personal touch on Christmas regalia is always an extra blessing. You can make your wrapping paper, Xmas bunters, or goodie bags with Amoha’s block print kits. Everything you need to get started, from paints to blocks is in the box. These also make a beautiful gift for loved ones back home. Take a piece of India with you to give away over the holidays! What’s more – Pooja has a special Xmas edition box!
Website: www.amohaprints.com
Contact: +918861996557 (Pooja Gokul)
Instagram: amohaprints
HAND ART AND TREASURE
These dainty handmade paper creations with LED lighting are the perfect way to bring magical vibes into your Xmas ambience!
Contact: +919845483307 (Tahmina)
Instagram: handarttreasures
PROVISION ASIA
ProVision is an NGO on a mission to transform people with disabilities by providing practical life-skills training; provision of mobility aids, physiotherapy, job placements, education sponsorship, computer training; counseling and government advocacy All proceeds from the sale of their popular handmade Christmas décor including elf legs, gnomes, angels and Advent calendars help to make a difference.
Website: www.provisionasia.org
Contact: +919886194706 (Krupa)
NUPURZ ARTS AND CRAFTS
If you are looking to add an Indian touch to your Christmas décor this year, order some handmade ceramic bells and beautifully carved tealights that are perfect for carolling or Christmas Eve. Chandana promotes rural and tribal handicrafts & paintings through her network in rural Bengal and Chattisgarh.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: +917022890998 (Chandana)
Instagram: nupurartsandcrafts
COLOUR CONVERSATION
Liven up your table décor with Usha’s handmade decoupage candles, that look like a work of art.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: +919741129038 (Usha)
Instagram: colour__conversations
Website: https://photos.app.goo.gl/j2R81k61LP9XdeAV6
MARKS & SPENCER
Tis the season to be jolly! M&S have finally launched their Christmas collection and we are loving the 12 days of Christmas edition of baubles! Anyone else want 5 golden rings? Other items to have an eye on are their pyjama sets, champagne glass ornament,
Website: www.marksandspencer.in
ROY’S WONDERLAND
Formerly Raave’s, Roy’s Wonderland comes to Bangalore once a year to set up a pop up on the famous Commercial Street for 25 years running. They are best known for their diverse range of nativity sets and quality imported Christmas trees, from Albanian Cherry Pine to Swist Frost. You can find them at this address this year:
143,Roys wonderland, Planet Fashion Building, basement, Commercial Street, Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Website: royswonderland.in
Contact: +919940041333 (Ronall)/+916380652805
THE INK BUCKET
An array of simple and understated Christmas wrapping paper and greeting cards are sure to impress! That red and white striped is a personal favorite!
Website: theinkbucket.in
PARTY A LA CARTE
You’ll find the creme de le creme of kids party supplies here (including Meri Meri) including some super fun Christmas party supplies such as crackers, cupcakes decorating kits, plates, napkins, and more!
Website: partyalacarte.co.in/pages/christmas-2023
PAPER TRAIL
Here you’ll find plain paper items perfect for holiday DIY- whether you’re gifting a batch of homemade cupcakes, brownies, plum cakes and need boxes, or want to decorate your own gift boxes. You can also purchase small wooden ornaments perfect for painting.
Website: www.papertrailindia.com/list/all-products/78
Link to Christmas Catalogue: https://www.papertrailindia.com/uploads/XMAS_PRODUCT__19Sep2020143301.pdf
THE MAEVA STORE
You will find a lovely choice of Christmas ornaments as well as candles, wreaths and florals. Choose from more elegant ornaments such as baubles in both glossy and matte colours.
Website: themaevastore.com
TEMPLETREE
We are never disappointed by Temple Tree’s selection of Christmas wrapping paper, holiday cards, gift tags, paper stars and ornaments.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/templetreepaperboutique/
Email: [email protected]
Contact: +91 8884854388
Instagram: templetreepaperboutique
SUNSHINE FOR A SCHOOL
Sunshine for a school is a French non-profit association created in 2012, which helps local NGOs that run schools for underprivileged children, mostly from the slum areas. Their popular gingerbread houses are available again this year! All proceeds go towards their fund which manages the school property, pays teachers’ salaries, provide scholarships and meals to the children.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: +917411663755 (Deborah)
Instagram: @bandlys_womenhelpingwomen
Website: sunshineforaschool.com
BELLS AND BAUBLES
This startup works with artisans and crafts persons across India to design and curate exclusive, handmade Christmas accents and festive decor products. They do handmade ornaments, soy candles, and glass décor.
Contact : +91 8080716054 (Shashi)
Instagram: bellsandbaublesdecor
The Needle Crafter
Loving these hand embroidered and cross-stitched limited ornaments, as well as drawstring sacks, coasters and a few other holiday products!
Contact: +9199455 01841 (Maitrayee)
Instagram: theneedlecrafter
VISION INDIA
You can add an Indian touch to your tree by getting Christmas ornaments and garlands with beads from Varanasi. They also sell hand stitched tree skirts. They are handmade with love during a creative activity to support the rehabilitation of homeless and vagrant women.
Website: www.vision-india.net.in
Email: [email protected]
Contact: +91 98452 20194
PURPLE TURTLES
Good luck not finding something to buy when you visit The Purple Turtles, a personal Vine favourite. We have seen some of their Christmas collection (not all of it is online so you’ll have to check instore) but as usual, it would make a beautiful addition to any home! Apart from ornaments, you will find scented candles, lanterns, napkin rings and more.
Website: thepurpleturtles.com/collections/christmas-decor
Address: #25, Lavelle Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001/
128 1st Main, Domlur 2nd Stage, Indira Nagar
Contact: +91 80 4152 8039/ 080 40934140
Email: [email protected]
MEER’S GIFT SHOP (PALM MEADOWS RESORT)
Tucked away in the Palm Meadows resort in Whitefield is a little shop that has trinkets and artisanal handmade crafts from all over India. Very few people know that they have beautiful hand painted baubles that are a perfect addition to your international collection of tree décor! Don’t hesitate to pick up mirror work trinket boxes, pashmina shawls and other souvenirs and traditional gifts for friends and family back home!
Contact: +918899927544
Instagram: meers_gift_shop
Address: Adarsh Palm Meadows, Ramagondanahalli, Whitefield, Vathur Road 560066
INDO AMERICAN HYBRID SEEDS
Looking for a more natural and green Christmas décor options? Indo American sells poinsettias and Christmas trees.
Contact: +91 9845483536 (Rashmi)
Instagram: indoamericanhybridseeds
Website: www.indamseeds.com
DIYA’S DECORATIVES
Diyas Decoratives is a social enterprise based in Central Bengaluru which was started in 2017 with the aim of reviving, revisiting and reintroducing the traditional crafts and art of India. They support the livelihoods of more than 275 rural Artisans across 15 Regions in India. Do not miss a chance to get your hands on their one-of-a-kind Nativity Set and their Santa nesting dolls, made by artisans in Chanapatna.
Contact: +919035834819 (Bharathi)
Instagram: diyas_decoratives
Address: Shop No BCB, Santhe Swami Vivekanada Metro Station, Old Madras Rd, next to Isolation Hospital, New Baiyyappanahalli Extension, Maruthi Sevanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038
TOYROOM
If you are looking for toys or fun Christmas games that are safe, sustainable, eco-friendly and most importantly then have a look at Toyroom. Their small wooden tree with magnetic baubles is a great table top option for minimal or portable Xmas décor, and their Santa balance toy is a lot of fun!
Email: [email protected]
Contact : +91 9880022911
Instagram: toyroomtoys
PAPER-IT
A place to get beautiful Christmas postcards, wrapping paper, and more.
Website: paperit.in/collections/christmas
THE BISA
Festive home decor to add some holiday cheer to your home with their Happy Holly and Frosty Pine collections of cushions, bunting, stockings, kitchen towels, napkins, table runners and more!
Website: thabisa.shop/search?q=Happy%20holly||f.Collections=christmas%20collection
BOTTEGA PEREIRA
Lovely decor and textiles in seasonal style that will fit into any home! A real Vine Fave! During the holidays, they sell Christmas stockings, table runners, tablecloths, and cushions
Website: bottegapereira.com/search?q=christmas&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
Contact: +91 9840412167 (Fiametta)
Instagram: bottegapereira
NEST ASIA
We love the cute collection of ceramic plates and cups and candle decorations! And pssst…the tree-shaped candy plate is perfect for filling with snacks and binging on all your fave Christmas movies!
Website: https://nestasia.in/collections/christmas-gifts
Instagram: nestasia.in
DOFT
For baubles and scented candles galore, don’t miss this website on your online Christmas shopping itinerary!
Website: www.doftcandles.com/collections/the-festive-edit
Instagram: doft.candles
MY BABY BABBLES
Keep your kids busy and in the festive spirit with activity boxes from My Baby Babbles. They also do personalized items like Christmas stockings (they even sell stocking stuffers!), ornaments, tree skirts, and Santa bags! It is also the perfect spot to pick up kid’s Christmas jammies and baby onesies!
Website: mybabybabbles.com/pages/santas-gift-shop
Link for personalized Xmas Clothing: mybabybabbles.com/collections/festival-themed
LITTLE WEST END
There is nothing like putting on your Christmas pyjamas on New Year’s Eve, getting all dressed up for Santa’s big reveal in the morning! This website makes family sets and fun cotton PJs for kids in a wide range of prints. It is hard to choose our favourite one!
Website: www.littleweststreet.com/pages/christmas
D FOR DELISH
D for Delish is a gourmet and health food brand with sauces, dips, spreads and bakes (no refined flour/sugar/oils). Their Christmas Special menu items include Gingerbread Pecan Almond Butter, Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix & Turmeric Latte in Cute Christmassy test tubes, Xmas Chocolates(Hershey’s Santa, Reese’s Christmas Tree, Rocher Rudolphs etc.) Chilli Jam, Orange Whiskey Marmalade. They also offer “The Joy of Gifting” hampers that support local Small Businesses, curating choicest items from that year’s seasonal offerings and capturing the essence of the Season – The Joy of Giving.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 9962379008 (Divya S)
Instagram: DForDelish
Website: https://dfordelish.mini.store/
TOSCANO’S MULLED WINE
The best mulled wine we have tried, you can order mulled wine from Toscano’s or even splurge on full on cocktail bar at your home. They will take care of everything!
Contact: +91 9742477497
HEADS UP FOR TAILS
Don’t forget to spoil your pooches this season too! Get some fancy outfits & treats from Bangalore’s one stop shop for everything pets!
Website: headsupfortails.com/collections/huft-christmas-collection-2023
FETCHING POOCHES/ LOLA’S WORLDWIDE PET RELOCATION
Going away for the holidays or leaving India during in December, don’t hesitate to contact Priya!
Her Fetching Pooches Homestay is a niche homestay for your furry babies with personalized care, as they only take 2 pets at a time. Her Pet relocation company offers a bespoke end to end service experience for relocating your pets into or out of India across the globe with love and care.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: +91 9986065789 / 9845247914
Website: www.lwprs.com
THE FLYING APRON
What is Christmas without Cinnamon rolls? A staple Christmas morning Breakfast that brings joy and warmth among the family. TFA by Jaya Shyam is located in Hebbal Bangalore and deliver their goodies all over Bangalore. Their menu this year has a Holiday Gift Box which has Pumpkin pie spice cinnamon rolls, Honey Walnut Cinnamon rolls , Apple Pie cinnamon rolls and Classic Cinnamon rolls with extra cream cheese frosting. They have a few more of their 9 pc Pull apart Classic Cinnamon rolls left for grabs.
Website: the-flying-apron-by-jaya-shyam.mini.store
Contact: Jaya Shyam +918527717308
All photos courtesy of the brands, Main photo from Canva
