Featured Indian store: Ra, Pune


The Pune Times has a once-a-week section devoted to interiors, and I always make it a point to go through it and check out which lifestyle and decor stores are having a sale :-)…From a few weeks, an ad from a new store had started making an appearance, and I knew I had to pop in. The fact that my parents, who love to collect rare things, were with me, and also the proximity of the store to my home were added incentives to visit. Well, when we walked into the store, we were not disappointed.


Love that green and red window.(not on sale)…it was trans-located from an old house..

Spread over 5,000-sq.feet in a quiet, but about-to-develop (in a big way!) locality, Mihir and Pramod who run the place, have a beautiful set-up! The store is arranged just right, and each piece is either made from recycled stuff (don’t we all love reuse?), or recreated painstakingly. I particularly loved an elephant bell that looks great when hung on entrance doorways. The prices are a bit steep compared to other decor stores in Pune, but I absolutely loved the way the store has been arranged. Have a look!










Address:
RA LIFESTYLES
Door No. 4 & 6, Kirti Ascent,
Kirti Elegant, Opp. Hotel Sadanand,
Near Balewadi Stadium,
Mahalunge, Pune – 411 045.

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18 Comments

  1. Great store..the stuff looks intresting!

  2. lovely artefacts. love those hen shaped vases. thanks for bringing this to our notice deary.

  3. wow!!!! really luks beautifull!!!.. good work

  4. Oh, I love the hens–they look like they're overseeing the whole place! 🙂

  5. lovely store! I am sure you got lots of creative ideas from there for your new home as well!

  6. Looks warm and inviting. Love those curtain drapes hung around the store.

  7. Great store..just loved the post Sharon!!

  8. Throughout the surf of this post, I was like WOW!!!! I loved those antique windows….. Very beautiful & appealing reminding me of my Mangalore home….. 🙂

    Ash….
    (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

  9. What an awesome.. store… I could spend a few hours here.. and probabaly come back for more… Hows the new home coming along Sharon??? Where are the pics??

  10. Beautiful its really interesting

  11. Awesome store…..I think I like almost everything in that….I can't wait to visit them during my vacation….Thanks for sharing.

  12. lovely wood in their shop….truly ethnic….

  13. Great find, will check it out soon!! Thanks for sharing

    Cheers
    Kanika

  14. Hey sharon thank you so much for covering us . Drop in anytime we get new stock every month end .

  15. Nice Blog you have here Sharon and Rekha! 🙂 Will add you on my blogroll for daily inspirations!
    cheers!
    a fellow design/decor blogger! 🙂

  16. Sharon! guess what, Mom and I went out for a drive in the rains last evening and took a detour to Ra. 🙂
    I loved the small gift items they have (also cos those were the only things that could suit my pocket) Exquisite collection. I loved that doli-turned-into-seating-arrangement (in your 8th pic). And the sewing machine turned writing table. Did you spot that?
    And how is the house decor coming along? Have you gotten acquainted with the area yet? Or still missing good old Aundh?

  17. Thank you all.

    Gunjan, did you pick up anything?

    Mihir, I really loved your store, and you can be sure I will drop in soon!

  18. store is looking very good. well done mihir.