September 20, 2013

Store Review: Tathastu Pune

In my post on Wedding shopping in Pune, I promised to write a store review on Tathastu. So here it is:
It is one of the well acclaimed wedding shopping stores in Pune. That is why it was next after Kasat Exclusive store on our list. We were in Pune only for a day and had already spent 4 hours in Kasat. I was still in search of my main yellow saree which is supposed to be worn during pheras! We straight headed up on the top floor to get to business.
What I found on their racks:
We checked for yellow saree and designer silk sarees. Although it had almost everything a good saree store must have.

I was sure I dint want to buy typical Paithani /Orrissa /Benarasi /Kanjeevaram. I wanted a traditional look yet wanted people to think over what make the saree is. I found few such different sarees in Kasat but either the shade was unflattering or silk dint show up looking rich. I only liked one yellow saree there.
In Tathastu, I didn’t come across such different sarees. They were all nice, with their silk shining classy but nothing different. I must appreciate, that they showed us a variety of sarees in yellow (Never seen so many in Mumbai). Those brides who want to stick to the traditional Maharashtrain paithanis/ silk saris must surely visit this store. I saw so many sarees that I started feeling I am never gonna find a perfect one and my idea of a yellow saree is something unreal! I almost started to settle down on one saree which was good but then was a typical yellow silk saree with a pink border and zari work. But my MIL could sense that I am not too happy with it. She told me that I can take as much as time I want coz this is the most important saree in a girl’s life. I was relieved.
We also wanted to buy a saree for my MIL and mom. Again we went through another heap of sarees but nothing clicked. Although I want to mention that there was nothing terribly wrong with any of the sarees we saw. The Salesman was nice and cooperative. May be it was the lighting or ambience. I dint see any major price difference from the other stores I visited that day.
While we were leaving without buying anything, the store head showed so much concern and wanted us to see the collection again. I really appreciate the gesture and that showed how the staff was genuinely involved in customer satisfaction.
It would be unfair if I do not mention that I have always heard good reviews of the store. Its just that I didnt find what I was looking for!
PS: I visited the store in 2012. Although the post was drafted during the time of visit.

5 comments:

  1. liked your review about the store. Do they also provide ethnic kids wear?

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    1. I do not remember seeing any kids wear there. But as mentioned in the post, I wasnt able to take a look at the whole store.

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  2. It is Indian culture to wear the sari in any function specially in marriage, There are so many designed and different types of sari of other culture. You can also buy online the best collection of Silk Saree at affordable price.

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  3. Superb explanation! I found everything related to sarees I was looking for. Thanks for being such a great resource! designer lehenga online available at Shopviolla has a plethora of unique and flamboyant ensemble ranging from Lehenga And Gold Blouse, Garden Lehenga, Gold Mirror Blouse White Pearl Lehenga Set and a lot more.

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  4. Very good shopping experience. They did whatsapp call and showed sarees. I could shop from three different countries at the same time. Thanks Tathastu for your service!

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