THOFAH

In a scenario where lot of hype is made about global warming and depletion of ozone layer, a small cottage like store in Adyar has come out with a unique concept of selling eco-friendly, biodegradable products.

That makes a Thofah unique in itself.  All the products are an instant hit and it takes care of your wallet. The showroom is customer friendly as you get tips and guidance from S.V.Lakshmi, the proprietor of the shop ably assisted by her architect husband Vikram, who has got his office just next door.

So you get bits of information about each item, like its use, origin and how it is made. This make shopping in this cottage a rich experience. You get everything you can think off. Looking for some decorative piece for your home? It is there. Want an ideal gift for a friend’s promotion party? It is there.

The shop caters to all your purchases right from coasters, to display systems, paper baskets, carry bags, CD/cassette, boxes, drawers, mailers, and hangers. The more personal-use stuff includes hand/shoulder/neck bags, handloom tops, T-shirts, pens, folder files, Terracotta, figurine, paper-mache masks and other aesthetic stuff make up the inferior door range.

All made from jute, bamboo, cane, cotton, metal recycled and handmade paper. Moreover, the cottage has been aesthetically designed that keeps you cool even under the summer sun. And when the shop says wallet-friendly they mean it. Unlike the huge `lifestyle’ stores, the prices are really cheap.

What makes Thofah different is that the shop has tied up with other eco-conscious endeavours. ECO, a division of Core Emballag Limited, a leader in corrugated packaging provides the stationery, displays, furniture, and storage items from Ahmedabad. Then, the cute home and kitchen pottery comes from Nirlet. It offers customers unique cookware painted with folk art designs.

What attracts more is the Thofah philosophy, plastered all over the outer walls.

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