<p>Flea markets have quickly become a part of the urban ethos and Kitsch Mandi, the sixth this year, drew the young and the old alike to Temple Tree, in Sahakar Nagar.<br /><br />From jewellery and clothes to self-watering planters and even food, the 70 or so stalls had something for everyone. Sai Sangeet Paliwal, who runs ‘Soda — fashion furnishings’, says she has participated in the flea market for a couple of years now. Her stall featured key-holders, post-its and other stationery evoking the Beatles, Elvis Presley “or anything retro, including cassettes”.</p>.<p>“As much as I love setting up my products for the event, I also enjoy shopping here,” said Sangeet, who had already picked up a necklace and a pair of earrings from another stall. “You also get feedback from other designers, which is great,” she adds.<br /><br /> A stall by three friends Alan, Sachin and Pavani showcased beard oil as well as jewellery. “I pick up crystals wherever I travel and use them to make necklaces,” Sachin said.<br /><br />People were invited to sample different handmade cheeses at the Mysuru-based Curemonte Cheese’s stall. “In places like this, people appreciate gourmet food,” said Diwakar Ramdas, who was manning the stall. <br /><br />Kalpana Peck from the US, in the city for business, picked up a pair of earrings too. “I run a business making bags using banana fibre,” she said. “And I feel the stuff here is great.”<br /><br />Meethi, a fashion merchandiser for a retail firm, was there for some window <br />shopping. “I make it a point to go to all such events,” she said. Samana, a student, said some of the clothes caught her eye. “I love how, in India, we have taken the traditional and given it a contemporary touch,” she observed. “And this event <br />reflects that trend.”<br /><br />On the lawns, people sat on mats or lazed around on the mattress. A few were even doodling. “We’re part of a group called Pencil Jam. We meet every Sunday to draw; this week we’re here,” said Archana, a member of the group. For the first time, a <br />set of stalls were dedicated to artists. Among them was Annada Menon’s, whose <br />work features robots and humanoids.<br /><br />The evening saw live music, with a line up of bands as well as a performance by playback singer Prateek Kuhad, which was one of the highlights. DIY workshops in puppet making, craft-a-kite, pottery and screen printing kept people engaged.<br /></p>
<p>Flea markets have quickly become a part of the urban ethos and Kitsch Mandi, the sixth this year, drew the young and the old alike to Temple Tree, in Sahakar Nagar.<br /><br />From jewellery and clothes to self-watering planters and even food, the 70 or so stalls had something for everyone. Sai Sangeet Paliwal, who runs ‘Soda — fashion furnishings’, says she has participated in the flea market for a couple of years now. Her stall featured key-holders, post-its and other stationery evoking the Beatles, Elvis Presley “or anything retro, including cassettes”.</p>.<p>“As much as I love setting up my products for the event, I also enjoy shopping here,” said Sangeet, who had already picked up a necklace and a pair of earrings from another stall. “You also get feedback from other designers, which is great,” she adds.<br /><br /> A stall by three friends Alan, Sachin and Pavani showcased beard oil as well as jewellery. “I pick up crystals wherever I travel and use them to make necklaces,” Sachin said.<br /><br />People were invited to sample different handmade cheeses at the Mysuru-based Curemonte Cheese’s stall. “In places like this, people appreciate gourmet food,” said Diwakar Ramdas, who was manning the stall. <br /><br />Kalpana Peck from the US, in the city for business, picked up a pair of earrings too. “I run a business making bags using banana fibre,” she said. “And I feel the stuff here is great.”<br /><br />Meethi, a fashion merchandiser for a retail firm, was there for some window <br />shopping. “I make it a point to go to all such events,” she said. Samana, a student, said some of the clothes caught her eye. “I love how, in India, we have taken the traditional and given it a contemporary touch,” she observed. “And this event <br />reflects that trend.”<br /><br />On the lawns, people sat on mats or lazed around on the mattress. A few were even doodling. “We’re part of a group called Pencil Jam. We meet every Sunday to draw; this week we’re here,” said Archana, a member of the group. For the first time, a <br />set of stalls were dedicated to artists. Among them was Annada Menon’s, whose <br />work features robots and humanoids.<br /><br />The evening saw live music, with a line up of bands as well as a performance by playback singer Prateek Kuhad, which was one of the highlights. DIY workshops in puppet making, craft-a-kite, pottery and screen printing kept people engaged.<br /></p>
