A quick trip to Banjara Market, Gurgaon

I painted my wall and furniture a gorgeous Prussian Blue.. And couldn't wait to start bringing it all together, but within quite a tight budget.

My Prussian Blue Wall, DIY


I happened to come across the Banjara markets in Gurgaon... I usually am the kind to do a lot of research - it's an obsessive level of Youtube-ing and checking Instagram - so I was fully ready for the kind of stuff that I was going to find there and the amount one needs to bargain.

My budget was tight, and this was more like a recce trip for me - so while I didn't shop a lot - I really had my eyes open - eyeing whatever could go where ever in my home in the future.

While there are Banjara markets spread across Gurgaon, from what I have heard - I went to the one in Sector 56, Gurgaon - near IILM Gurgaon. It was a long trail of different dukaans, though with mostly the same items.

You will find a massive variety of carved wooden frames, in all sizes & rustic, antique lanterns and hanging / floor lamps - the best part being - that they paint it to your liking right then and there. I wanted a white big dome lamp for my living room - and got that for just Rs.600/- , while she quoted Rs.2000/- , so do bargain, and do it well!! Maybe also go through a few videos of the same on Youtube.

Ok, I do not know how to emphasize more on how I just love love loveeee ceramics! Bowls, plates, huge coffee mugs, planters, anything and everything! I love the patterns, the textures and the colors - and how there is just so much scope for mixing and matching - there is something or the other for everyone! You are going to find a ceramic heaven here - again, very reasonable (I got plant pots for Rs.50-70/- each, plates for Rs.50-90/- each - and that's when I am quite terrible at bargaining) - just make sure you check each piece thoroughly - since some are chipped off from the corners or back. You may not find a set of 6 plates - all in absolutely the same shade, so what I would suggest is, don't be rigid and play around a little - mix and match colors and sizes to make a funky set of your own!

On our way back, we also stopped by at the Ghitorni furniture market - this place has everything you need for your home - dining tables, beds, side tables, crockery tables, balcony/garden furniture, wrought iron furniture and swings, frames etc.

Ghitorni Furniture Market

If you love doing up your home in a creative way and cannot stop obsessing over decorating your nooks - both these places are a must visit!