As the festive season approaches, Kolkata’s shoppers have a new destination to check off their wish list.

Rupkatha, a vibrant pre-Pujo pop-up event, brought together the city’s finest creative talents under one roof.

Designed to feel like a living fairy tale, the two-day celebration highlighted craft, comfort, and community, encouraging residents to shop local and soulful this season.

Organized on the 26th and 27th of September from 12 PM to 9 PM at Offbeat CCU, the pop-up showcased an impressive line-up of 15 homegrown Kolkata brands.

Visitors exploring the venue could discover a diverse array of festive offerings: 

​Festive Fashion: Shoppers could choose from breezy, festive cotton sarees alongside versatile clothing for both men and women suited for every Pujo occasion.

​Artisan Goods & Decor: The venue featured unique home decor to refresh living spaces, handmade silver jewellery, and one-of-a-kind art pieces to adorn walls.

​Sensory Delights: Handmade skincare items, local perfumes, and aromatic candles were available to light up festive evenings.

​Gifting: The event also offered quirky knick-knacks perfect for gifting, alongside delicious food and good music to keep visitors energized while they browse.

​The pop-up featured homegrown labels including Nootanki, Misk, Feroza Arts, Charubala, Dossistas, Sankalpa, Boshonn, Scrub Naturals, Avishi’s Boutique, Amogha, Romoniz, Forage, Shirto, Marilyn, Ginnimar Pakpro, and Ghar Ka Dukan. 

​Offering great finds and real value, Rupkotha invited everyone to step into the story, soak in the festive vibe, and support small businesses this Pujo.

Priyanka Dutta