If You're Visiting Goa This New Year's Eve, Here Are 10 Lesser Known Places You Can Shop At

It¡¯s holiday season and we¡¯re all stoked about it! The year is coming to an end and it is time to begin another chapter. This is the one time of the year when your Goa plans will actually come true because everybody needs a break. But, first, shopping. Skip the old beach markets this time because it¡¯s time to broaden your horizons. After all, Goa is known for more than just it¡¯s parties and cheap booze. Don¡¯t believe us? Hit these lesser known shops on your Goan vacation this time around and you¡¯ll know what we¡¯re talking about. From clothes to accessories to home decor to books - we¡¯ve got it covered.

1. The Karma Collection & All About Eve

The Karma Collection & All About Eve is an extremely cute shop in Calangute, Goa. They¡¯ve got clothes, bags, furniture and jewellery made of old textiles to give you total crown prince/princess feels. The mix of artefacts will be a treat to your eyes.

Image: The Karma Collection on/Facebook

2. White Brick Wall

White Brick Wall is situated in Panaji, Goa. From clothes to pots & pans to printed shoes, they¡¯ve got it all! They also set up several pop-up shops around Goa. Your one stop shop for home decor and furnishing with a background score of the waves.

Image: White Brick Wall on Instagram

3. NonsenseCurry

Started by Jolynn Carneiro, NonsenseCurry, is a lifestyle brand in Mapusa, Goa. The brand has several objects ranging from notebooks to lamps to neckpieces and more. Jolynn customises several of the pieces according to client requests and her prices begin from INR 80. The best part is you don¡¯t always have to be in Goa to place your order since she delivers across the country.

Image: Jolynn Carneiro on Instagram

4. TukTuk

An amusing little gift shop, TukTuk, is a must for all your Goa souvenirs. From printed kurtis to quirky earrings and more, this one is a celebration of Goan culture. There are two pretty stores of TukTuk now in Goa itself, one Benaulim and the other in Margao.

Image: TukTuk on Facebook

5. Artjuna

As the name suggests, Artjuna is located in Anjuna, Goa. The owners have transformed an old Portuguese house to turn it into a cafe and shop. They¡¯ve got home accessories, jewellery, clothing, and more. However, more than the shop itself, it¡¯s the entire ambience of Artjuna that is pleasing to the eyes. Walk around, have a bite or window shop - the choice is yours!

Image: Artjuna

6. Lotus Eaters

This one¡¯s for all the book lovers. Lotus Eaters is a book store in Anjuna that only sells recycled books. They also buy back their own books at 50% the rate the sold it at. How ingenious is that? Get your reading glasses on for this one.

Image: Lotus Eaters on Instagram

7. Paper Boat Collective

As you enter the Paper Boat Collective, you know it has been exquisitely designed. They curate products from different designers specialising in home decor. From splendid textiles to small everyday items, you will find it here. What¡¯s better? Everything is sure to please your eyes.

Image: The Paper Boat Collective on Facebook