Quirky Essentials

Roti Kapda Makaan is Sneha Raisoni’s second store after the popular Tappu Ki Dukaan in Fort. However,for this one,she has teamed up with Henal Mehta,who was serving as a brand manager for a stationary brand. Their alliance is organic,say the girls. “I wanted to look beyond stationary and Sneha was looking at expanding her presence. We happened to meet and things just fell into place,” says 29-year-old Mehta. Raisoni,on her part,had been looking at diversifying into interiors and clothing. Her tie-up with Mehta — the office where Roti Kapda Makaan occupies the second floor,belongs to her husband — gave her the opportunity.

The store stocks indie furniture and fashion designers,mostly young and fresh “in order to keep the items economical” — while the prices of the clothing starts at Rs 600,furniture is Rs 3,000 upwards. The furniture options aren’t plenty,but are attractive and more importantly,functional for Mumbai homes. Aimed at young professionals,they are either multipurpose or save space. A small rectangular wooden table comes with two seating stools that can be tucked away under the table when not in use. The clothes,mostly separates such as jackets and pyjamas in funky prints and colours,hang from a wire along the window.

The duo confesses that the store’s name came first and then followed their decision to include food. Nothing elaborate,the menu is limited to sandwiches,cupcakes,mini cookies and such. A coffee machine in the corner turns the store into a coffee shop.

Given the luxury of space,the new store does feel more warm and welcoming than Tappu Ki Dukaan. A French window overlooking the garden below adds to the cosy vibe. A pair of futons and a small table,made using cords in bright hues,lend the store an anchor. The free wi-fi,coffee machine and nibbles make it an attractive place to spend the coffee break at.

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