A successful career as a Chartered Accountant, a tiff with a boss, followed by a deep desire for the freedom to do what she wanted, whenever she wanted, the wish to try out her creative side that had been lying dormant for years……these and a host of events culminated in the setting up of Tappu Ki Dukaan. Sneha Raisoni’s journey has been really interesting and that’s what drew me to do this feature…you know I always love a good story in my posts, don’t you?
Well, this one speaks of one woman’s spunk, craziness and grit all rolled into one. The capital came from her savings, and some from borrowed funds from friends, and on 13th December 2009 Sneha opened her store at Fort Mumbai. She hasn’t really looked back since!
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| Doesn’t she look happy with her new-found freedom? |
Tappu Ki Dukaan is a regular retail outlet. Sneha doesn’t manufacture any of the stuff she retails. However, what catches every visitor’s eye are the nicely priced, and very unique products, making it a great place to head to when you want those apt gifts for friends and family!
The store decor is something else that you will love! You will love the intriguing cream wall that houses a mural that looks like a spider web having spun its way along it. Sneha has very creatively incorporated a lineup of photo frames along this web, so as to make sure not a square foot of space goes to waste!
I’ll leave you with some pictures 🙂
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| The display of products, and the spider web wall on the left |
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| The products are quirky and cute! |
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| Notice the Mukul Goyal piece at the back. |
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| Coffee and tea dabbas |
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| The chai glass holder and some Happily Unmarried merchandise |
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| Sneha at her store! |
Sneha has priced all the products at her store very reasonably. The price range starts at Rs. 40 and goes upto Rs. 4,000. “I want my store to cater to a segment of people who want something unique and can get it without burning a hole in their pocket. I have incorporated products that appeal to me as a consumer and I hope my customers will enjoy the mixed bag that I have created for them just as much”.
Way to go Sneha! A little shop with little knick knacks and a lot more is how best one could sum the experience at Tappu ki Dukaan aka Tee-K-Dee.
If you are in Mumbai visit Tee-K-Dee at
27-A, Kermani Building, Mezzanine floor,
Glass door through Saxonia Spects,
Sir P.M. Road, Fort, Mumbai
Phone: 022 22043716 400001
I adore the name of the store! On my list for when I next visit Mumbai 🙂
Lovely!
Unusual name…. resonable prices too..
I love.. love.. love.. the name of the store..
Im so pleased that she is a CA… now I stand some chance in life.. atleast.. She is my true inspiration.. Fabulous!! She makes us very very proud of her achievements…
here is wishing her all the best… and success always…
If I do come to Mumbai… again.. I'm coming to visit you!!
Awesome name!!!! reflects her bubbly personality. Glad she had the tiff with the boss. All the best Tappu
Love the name and it looks so cool. By the way, thanks for the lovely comment on my blog:-)
What an inspiring story! It's so amazing to see more and more women (and men, too) quit their job and give wings to their dreams. I followed a similar path, Rekha, when I quit my job and started my online store… 🙂 Doing something of your own gives a deep sense of meaning and responsibility..! I can vouch for that.
Thanks Rekha for sharing this story!
PS: Just saw the images of the cutlery repurposed into lamps. How very awesome and cool! I too share your passion to upcycle old stuff into something new and meaningful. Hence, though am all for de cluttering, I think before I throw away..! :))
When I get to Bumbai, next this will be a stop for sure. I remember seeing the shop but never entered somehow! Cheers for bringing it back to the forefront of my memory 😀
Nice find, Sharon. Great decor and quirky products. Wish we had something like this in Bangalore – any one know of a
place?
What fun stuff. Very creative.
Gosh! HAVE to add this to my list when I visit Mumbai!
Sounds SO fun–Way to go Sneha!
Innovative idea this store has brought. Seems interesting.
Hey everyone, thanks so much for the wishes and appreciation for my lil dukaan! Regarding the name, well, its a silly pet name my bro use to call me… and its worked well for me! 🙂
All you guys who are not in Bombay, whenever you come, I want to def see u at the store…. it will be worth the while, I promise you.
And if anyone knows anyone who would want to take up a franchisee of tappu ki dukaan in another city, please do let me know and contact me at [email protected]
Take care and we'll keep the quirkiness going.
Love,
Tappu
Tappu's store is simply delightful 🙂
Quirky , aesthetic heaven 🙂