Cards and Crafts : 4/1/11

Getting craft supplies in India is a challenge .

In this post I would like to share with you some of the craft stores in major cities of India and online craft shopping portals .

Check back often on this post as I shall keep updating this based on new shops I discover or new buying experiences.

Please do post your favorite Indian craft supply stores here. Give as much details as possible such as City and area,Craft supply available eg paper, punches etc

Whether you consider it pricey , high quality etc and if your craft store is a friendly neighborhood store do tell us if you have to bargain!

For Indian Crafters selling supplies :please do post your link or contact number here so that everyone can benefit
General Guideline to Buying Craft Supplies
What I have found when buying craft materials be it card stock , papers, punches or the fancier cutting dies...prices vary tremendously from shop to shop, city to city ,seller to seller and even within the same shop or seller from time to time!!
Craft sellers especially online sellers keep having sales and discounts which may be seasonal/festive or as a competitive strategy[to compete with other sellers having the same product].
Often craft supply sellers lower their prices by several hundred rupees to beat the competition or clear their stock [ If you are buying when the stuff goes on sale its ok but how about the other side of the coin?I have personally been unluckily affected by this trend when just days or weeks after I buy a product the same seller decreases the price to a considerably lower rate].
So if you are planning to buy fancy stuff online do explore prices, shipping charges,discounts etc at the different seller's sites.
And if its something new and you dont know comparative costs, do resist and wait for at least a few weeks as prices tend to fall when the competition joins in !!

Online Craft Shop Links Based in India

[Disclaimer : I dont get any incentive to write this review-- just sharing experiences about my craft purchases!! Only giving details about the sellers with whom I have had experience buying]
I have been guest designer/designer for some of the online shops but the view expressed here is in no way influenced by that !

Crafters Corner[Delhi ]

Crafters Corner is fantastic craft supply store with a flourishing online shop. Owned by crafter Shalini Mittal . Her shop has a huge range of imported craft supplies ranging from exotic punches and dies to paper cutting machines. I bought some fantastic Cheery Lynn dies from Shalini in Nov 2012 when she had a sale for them.I was super pleased by the prompt service--I got notification when the money was transferred ,when the parcel was sent with courier tracking number and delivering in 1 working day !I was thrilled that her courier charges are nominal [always a concern with online shopping!] and she even waived off the courier charge since it was my first purchase. One more thing I especially like about her is she is very very prompt in responding to product queries be it on facebook or email.
A very intelligent entrepreneur...the crafters corner team send me a discount coupon to tempt me to spend on my birthday..and yes I couldn't resist the offer!
For the die hard crafter her store is a must visit !

If you want imported craft goodies this may well be your first stop as the range is huge!
She offers further discounts on wholesale purchase
Often has the lowest price for any particular imported craft item!
Tip : Keep a watch on their facebook page as many a times discounts and giveaways are announced on facebook rather than on the website!
They also have a Crafters Corner destash page on facebook which has sales at fabulous prices
Has cash on delivery
March 2016 update : Very innovative discount system using coupons to avail of discount depending on your purchase . See this link to know all the coupons you can apply to get the maximum discounts on your purchase at Crafters Corner : Crafters Corner Coupon Codes

The Craft Shop.in [Chennai]

Owned by Priya Sivaraj a talented crafter from Chennai. She not only has the fancy stuff such as imported dies and papers but also craft staples

The first item I purchased from Priya were Sizzix scallop oval dies and I was very much impressed with her professional dealings .Since then I have bought from her several times and her service is always super fast.

Very fast service.She will ship you the product in no time at all!
Shipping rates are nominal
Tip :Since her products are often unique and her prices competitive...her stuff sell out pretty fast. So you have to be fast to get the good bargains!

Itsy Bitsy

Itsy Bitsy has physical stores in some cities in India and also an online shopping portal.Has products for different crafts.

Some products are only sold online while some are only sold in the physical stores.
Tip : Has periodical sales and then they slash prices drastically
They have sales when they open a new shop .
Keep a watch for their big sales...that is when you can splurge!
They have free demos and classes from time to time at their physical stores and have a talented group of designers

Rainbow Craftykari

Owned by talented crafter Maninder Kaur from Punjab. Maninder is a crafter at heart and apart from having a lovely craft store she also teaches specialty crafts like mixed media and decoupage.

I was extremely attracted to the super gorgeous metallic embellishments Maninder stocks in her shop. She also has gorgeous pearl strings, hard to get pom pom lace and several unique embellishments.

Her prices are economical and her website user friendly. She'll message as well as email you all the courier details and there is a definite personal touch in all the dealings......something I loved since I am an old school person who still likes to buy from a person rather than a website!!

Something of special note is her meticulous packing...wooo not seen such beautiful packing in quite some time... each tiny embellishment was individually bubble wrapped and an MDF gate in my package had a triple protection packing of cardboard, thermocol and bubble wrap ! It felt so nice to see such awesome packing and care being taken to see that it reached the customer in perfect shape.

Special tips

If you sign up on her website - you will be mailed a special discount voucher for your first time purchase
Follow Rainbowcraftykari main group and destash group on Facebook as that is where special discounts are announced on a regular basis!
Maninder is also a talented artist and holds classes on a regular basis

A 1 craft supply[Mumbai]

I was most attracted to her shop for the economically priced punches and the interesting embellishments! I didnt buy online from them but picked up the stuff when I went to Mumbai. The young couple who run the business have some exquisite stuff which are not too hard on your pocket.I took quite a number of punches and got a good discount too. I must especially appreciate the fact that when I reported some issues with 4 punches I had bought they immediately replaced the same without any fuss even taking the trouble to travel hours in Mumbai traffic to deliver the new punches.
Huge variety of jewelry supplies

Jovi-[Mumbai]

I bought some exclusive fantastic shiny papers,Pie Lane products and many Jef punches from Jovi. Since she is a very creative crafter herself she stocks stuff which are in vogue!

Carftigeneous

This craft supply store is Owned by Reena Gupta. I generally have a policy of not buying from Facebook stores but when my Bigshot broke down and I needed spare-parts I was guided to Reena Gupta by the reputed craft seller Shalini Mittal so I did not hesitate in interacting with her. Reena was very prompt in responding , send the parcel promptly and though I bought just the tiny big shot bearing it came beautifully packed. Her shipping costs are also nominal. She also stocks beautiful pearl strings, pollen,charms, papers, quilling strips and many crafty stuff which are in great demand by crafters.
She is currently[Jan 2020] conducting Calligraphy classes

HNDMD - art and craft supplies
Beautiful range of products both for artists as well as crafters. They have a first purchase special discount offer when you sign up for their mailing list and also has a very attractive free shipping offer when you purchase above 3000 which is always an added advantage and a big consideration when you are shopping for heavy supplies such as papers, metal embellishments etc
One of the best items in their shop is the Sakura air drying clay and they have a very tempting range of craft moulds
They have economical decoupage napkins, their own brand of paints , papers, stencils and stamps
Love the quality of their colored card stock though the batch I got fell short of the standard 12 x 12inches dimensions

Mansi Die Cuts and More [Delhi]
Sudha[Delhi]
Hobby Ideas
Khushi Arts

Craftuniverse

Himalaya

Shilpi

Gurubaran Tanjore Arts- Tanjore painting materials

Craft Stores in Bangalore

Itsy Bitsy ,They have several branches in Bangalore:Check this link for the maps: Itsy Bitsy Store locator
They keep having sales and then its time to really stock up on craft supplies!
1. No.77, 21st Main Road, Banashankari Stage II, Near B.D.A Complex

080 6452 1296 ‎.This is an exclusive craft material supply store. It has 3 floors! Something for every hobby be it beading, painting,clay crafting,baking,paper crafting or if its something for a party or school project this is the place to go to!

Itsy Bitsy BEL Road Branch-No.1, New BEL Road, 1st Main, 2nd Stage,RMV Extension, ISRO Road,Bangalore - 560094.Tel: 91 80 23412599
This is the branch nearest to my place so I am a frequent visitor there. It is huge and spacious. Has literally everything for a crafter. Sewing supplies, Baking supplies, Paper,Quilling,Beading supplies .

Sapna Book House, Elements Mall
Sapna Book House has many branches but the new one in Elements Mall is packed with lots of craft supplies including Fabriano Cardstock, foam sheets, Art materials by renowned brands such as Staedler, Daler Rowney etc
Devi and Co,Ethiraj Complex,Ebrahim Sahib Street,[ Parallel to Commercial Street,Phone: 08025588894

Its a small shop but don't let that fool you its a treasure trove and you have to watch your pocket!
Punches:Huge collection of Jef and Punchbunch punches.Now stocks Ek Success and Martha Stewart punches.

Quilling: Strips in various widths, lots of colors including shaded , metallic , graded shades. Quilling comb, crimper,cork board,Quilling fringer.
Variety of craft kits if you want to learn a craft :Parchment craft kits, quilling kits,Cut and tuck kits,iris folding kits.Emboss painting kits.
Good collection of stencils-Local,fevicryl .
Lot of spray paints.Acrylic Paints in large bottles are very economical.
Tanjore Painting ready made kits.
Parchment craft paper including colored ones, grids,needles, embossing tools and embossing mats.
Good collection of rare craft books but these are imported so expensive - many books on punch craft and quilling.
Cutting mat.Ceramic powder, Imported clay, Thai Clay, Resin Making solutions, Soap making and candle making raw materials
Huge variety of veiners, clay cutters,silicon molds for both clay and chocolate making
Also has imported paper trimmers and circle cutters. 3D decoupage sheets, Volume decoupage sheets, printed tissue papers

Our Own Store ,Commercial Street.327,3rd cross ,Narayana Pillai Road,Commercial Street. The board has faded away and you might miss it if you are not careful.Its quite near the main commercial street Road.

Craft material available: Beads, Kundan ,Lots of pearls in all sizes.Embroidery stuff, yarn, lace, huge variety of buttons.Flower making stuff - different colored wires, stocking,pips/ stamen,leaves.Googly eyes - different sizes but all round, currently priced at Rs 3 for a pair.No paper

Tips: Know what you want . The elderly Muslim gentleman who runs the shop can give you a good bargain if you take a lot of stuff but its difficult to bargain with him. His prices are reasonable

Ravi craft Store,Commercial Street,Kalyan Complex,2nd Cross road, Commercial Street.
Walkable distance from the Our Own store so be sure to check both out if you specifically want something.

Beads,Pearls.Beautiful Embroidered stuff.Huge collection of ribbons. Some pretty fabric.Googly eyes in round and oval shape price at present Rs 5 a pair.Flower making fabric limited colors and stamens and pips less variety the last time I went.No paper.

Tips: If you are an avid seamstress this will be a treasure trove for you. For the paper crafter you will get some exquisite ribbons and embellishments. Do bargain!

Batchu Art and Stationary,#141/1,Ebrahim Sahib Street,[ Parallel to Commercial Street]

Lots of ribbons,paints,papers.

Quilling Materials:Quilling strips in 3mm,5mm and 10mm sizes in many colors including gold. They also have corrugated quilling strips, quilling slotted instrument,Quilling crimper,Combing tool and quilling circular template[ is that what you call it?]

Orion Paper Mart,#13/1,Ebrahim Sahib Street,[ Parallel to Commercial Street].This shop is opposite the earlier Batchu Store

Has lots of satin as well as plastic ribbons, Embossing kits,Embosser in several designs.Foam stickers at great rates.A small selection of Craft punches at reasonable rates.
MA Mateen& Co ,Ebrahim street- Near Orion Paper Mart

Thermocol balls and sheets- in various sizes
Mahendra Novelties:#114 & 115 Raja Market 1st Floor,Avenue Road,Bangalore 560002

How to reach there- a nightmare to drive into if you have a car--we parked at Unity Building JC road and took an auto.
Huge variety of crafting materials- would be good place to go when you need items in bulk for a craft class or workshop or order.
Punches are limited.Large foam sheets in many different colors .
Soft toy making : huge range of fabric and fur and eyes nose etc
Jewelry making: lots of stuff but on price and quality comparison I found Itsy Bitsy superior!
Flower making stuff:some unique stuff including wire, pollens, stockings, sponge, net.

My main crib with this shop is they are so slow to serve you and you end up wasting more time just standing there waiting for the guys to get the things you requested for and since I have my little one towing along she gets so bored and irritated I end up exasperated!!

They sell most things whole sale so for the "non die hard" crafter it may not be worth the trouble to endure the market place hustle and bustle to reach there!

Big Market Sahakaranagar

Good bargains on foam, glitter foam, felt , quilling strips.Pom pom balls , googly eyes and fancy buttons at competitive prices

Craft Stores in Andra pradesh

Sree Jagadamba fancy stores,Secunderabad

Craft Stores in Kolkata

Hobby Ideas ,Starmark - Lord Sinha Road ,Emami Market, 3,Lord Sinha Road
Ph: (033) 40063314 - 40063303

Hobby Ideas , Starmark -South City Mall , Shop No. 234, 2nd Floor, 375,Prince Anwar Shah Road, Ph: 033 - 40072216Kolkata-700068

Craft Supplies in Chennai [This list has been updated with information from http://goodgrace.wordpress.com/chennai-craft-shops/]

Anandha Stationaery Store- Online sales avaialble

General Craft Supplies

Shastri Stores(Nungambakkam)- everything from fabric paints,beads to embroidery thread, gifts, lil gadgets and craft books for kids

Selvam Stores:near Nungambakkam Independence park ,tel:09444233868

Selvam Thread Stores(Village Road)-from iron-on applique patches, Matty cloth (cross stitch), lace, decorative zari borders, material, zips, crystals, ribbon rosettes.and other sewing notions (Not open on Sundays)

Raja Thread Stores, off Ranganathan street, T.Nagar (in the lane beside Textile India),Beads, jewelery pliers and findings, canvas, paints, gold/ colored papers (not open on Sundays.) candle making and other craft kits.Small shop BUT well stocked with craft supplies.

Pandian Thread Stores, off Ranganathan street, T/Nagar (opposite Raja Thread Stores):They stock jewelery supplies like seed beads, beads, wire etc. Also have a good collection of mehandi pattern books, knitting needles and yarn.

Flower Bazaar near Currimbhoy’s (Paris Corner)- stiff buckram and cotton gaada cloth -many small shops selling handmade lace by the metre,wooden buttons,coconut shell buttons, iron-on applique patches, embroidery thread, candle making kits, crystals, flower making wire, beads, tiny bells and ribbon rosettes..Note: always take a guide with you!

R.R Fancy stores - threads, wool, soft toy materials and other craft supplies.No:8, Umpherson Street, Chennai-600 108,Broadway (Near Hotel Saravana bhavan)

Suncity Enterprises- soft toy materials, beads and other jewelry making supplies- wholesale rates…bulk quantitiesAddress:New 165, (Old 140), First floor,N.S.C Bose Road,Chennai -600 079Contact:41471599/ 9381471599

Avon Enterprises (Arts and Crafts Shop)- wholesale dealers in fake fur cloth , tiny metal bells(for Xmas ornaments), soft toy materials, jewelry making supplies, flower making supplies, embroidery and painting kits etc,big collection of ribbon with wired edges which you can bend into shape[good for those big bows and garlands] ,paper quilling supplies &handmade paper.Address:68, Narayana Mudali Street,M.K. Plaza,Chennai- 600 079Contact: Mevadas Vaishnow,9380521622 / 9380031502,25382877/32915462

Madhu Trading Company (Importers and Wholesale Stationers):They stock a HUGE range of paper punches, paper embossers, crayons, clay and other stationery. Cheaper than Landmark for the punches and bigger selection than other shops!!Phone: 25387740/42153526Store Manager: Suresh JainmImport Manager: Rajesh JainCustomer Care: +91 9884723604,Email: info@stationeryworld.com,Website: www.stattioneryworld.com.Address:64/5 Narayana Mudali Street,Chennai-600 079

Fabric Shops in Chennai

Pantheon Road /Cotton Street(Egmore)-cheap yet sturdy cotton and synthetic fabrics, material of different widths ranging from 36″ to 60″

Noori Lace Shop, Pondy Bazaar- handmade lace and thread…also limited range of beads and satin ribbon.Address:New # 111, old # 57, near T.Nagar Post Office.T.Nagar,Chennai-17

Thakurdas Choithram-velvet, denim, corduroy and other hard-to-find materials

Sornam Stores (Pondy Bazaar)-open on Sundays Plain pillow covers in pastel shades, plain towels and Aida Fabric also known as Matty cloth in about three different shades in addition to white.

Paper Stores in Chennai

Aesthetics:Handmade paper from the Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry. [ Rs 35 per sheet] Handmade paper , stationery .86 Aarti Arcade,Dr. Radha Krishnan Salai,Mylapore

Sankeshware:Sankeswara prints and sells wedding cards primarily and have handmade papers. Ground Floor( right side),Justice Pratap Singh Building (I.O.A. Complex),Old No 35, New No 69, Royapettah High Road,Chennai- 14(same complex as Modfurn and Hallmark)

Hindustan Trading Co:paint-brushes,paints, glues ,cutters and paper embossers- huge collection of Craft Punches ,stencils.Shop Nos 171-172, First Floor,Justice Pratap Singh Building (I.O.A. Complex),Old No 35, New No 69, Royapettah High Road,Chennai- 14.Email:hindustan_trading@yahoo.com or hindustanartcentre@yahoo.co.in

Mercury Cards & Paper:Mahesh Chandak,Mercurry Cards & Paper,#56/1, (New 10/1), Anderson Street, 2nd Floor, Chennai – 600001(Close to the Flower Bazaar Police Station & Olympic Wedding cards)Ph – 94443 35357

Craft Suppliers Mumbai

Mahavir Traders.comr:Mahavir Traders,192, Pathare Mansion, L.J. Road,Nr. Citylight Cinema, Mahim,

Mumbai - 400 016-
Went there in Dec 2012 and was amazed at what can be stored in a small space-- a crafters paradise-- If you want imported crafting tools this is the place to go!Huge variety of imported punches, cuttlebug, fiskars tools,ribbons,quilling kits, clay modelling tools,Some unique imported quilling kits and 3 D paper craft kits. Large variety of papers too!Also stocks some Pie Lane stuff.

Hobby Ideas, Noah's Art,Ground Floor,Kwality House,Kemp's Corner,Mumbai - 400 036.022-23825621,

Nagashri Arts - Paper crafting and other art and craft supplies Located at Poonam Nagar , Andheri East, Mumbai. Ships all over India too.
Sterling Syndicate, 263, Abdul Rehman Street, 7, super shopping complex. mumbai-03 (ph-022-23427368)

Supernova 2 &4 Barar House, 237/243, Abdul Rehman Street, Mumbai -3Contact No 23428307

Harish Collections - Stocks Pie Lane Stuff.Shop No 9, Embassy Building, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053(91)-(22)-26319628, 26334412

Crystal collection:44/a vivina bld;(nadco shopping center) s.v.road andheri west mumbai-400058,ph:98208-70787

Khushi Arts and craft supplies- Craft punches , Fiskars , Embossing Stencils

Address:73 ,Manaji Rajuji Building ,1st Bhandari Street , Null Bazaar , Mumbai - 400004.Contact Number : Sheetal Vohra 9869301765,022 - 23878608,email:khushi_arts@yahoo.com

Pooja craft & embroidary:25,b.m.c market,opp railway station,borivali west mumbai-62,ph no:98925-67446

Om art and craft:73,3rd bhoiwada,shop no-2,bhuleshwar,mumbai-400002,ph no:022-22423930

Rolex paper mart:41/45 sutar chawl,abdul rehman street mumbai-400002,ph no:022-23421580/23449021
Gannet India :Stocks Fiskars brand.Sells online too.Contact person Mr Chandrakant Khopade;4/462,Ramdoot,M P Marg, Currey Road(E),Mumbai - 400012.Tel : +91-22-24715304,24705204M : +91-9323002978

Craft Supply Stores Pune

Leader Stationers :Shop No 7 & 8, Bhakti Plaza, Aundh, Opposite Aundh Police Station, Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra 411007,020 2588 6071

Pie Lane:The Pie Lane Studio,Shop No. 12, Dorabjee Enclave,Salunkhe Vihar Road,Wanawadi,Pune-411040,Ph: 020-26838461.Email:-info@flexmagcrafts.in ,srinandasen@gmail.com,tonvanh@hotmail.com

Craft Supply Stores Delhi

Sudha[Delhi]
Camel Art Center, A 263,Defence Colony ,NewDelhi

Spardha has some nice pictures of this store on her blog
Itsy Bitsy
Nirmal Stationers:2604/17 Ground Floor, Balaji Market, Nai Sarak, Chawri Bazar, Delhi-6, Delhi, India 110006.Phone:098 11 345714

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NB: The sole purpose of this post is to give information to crafters.Though I have done Guest Posts and Design team work for some of the shops above, I do not receive any incentives for listing a shop or writing a review in this page.