I am not going back again! A few people told me they have the collection of the type of clothes I wear, so I was really looking forward. But I had a horrible experience. Felt so down and insulted coming out of the store that I can't even explain. One particular staff Mousumi, was so rude, she didn't even show us the sarees we wanted to see and her throw of words, oh my god! What an audacity!! I have no idea what's wrong with the staffs over there. The others were kindda laid back. I am really not happy with the collection even.. they are either shabby or overpriced. Actually I am not even sure what they have in the collection 'cause nobody showed us anything in details except one lady. Later found a few interesting sarees online. But I am definitely not gonna buy them. I have good sources of original materials and sarees, I'll use them and buy. But not Byloom. When you have so much of expectations from a store and finally u come out from there, insulted.....I think... it's not required to complete my sentence. Please look into this side of the business.. my earnest request to the manager(s)...
Read moreByloom, pre pandemic was a wonderful place to have authentic Bengali snacks. Been too many a times. Today, we realised, pandemic has taken its toll. Took my daughter out for kind of high tea as she will be returning to Germany in few days. Certain observations we three were only customer from 6.50 to 8.00 pm service was awfully slow. water was provided after the first course was over, that too upon asking. Required more than 5 minutes to get an extra empty plate, reason provided, he was helping at shop retail. a dish had two accompaniments, as described in the menu, served with one 😐. Upon asking for that another 5 minutes. AC was switched on after 30 minutes, that too upon asking. Incidentally, a bearded middle aged gentleman, may be owner, in front of us had instructed the person there to switch on the AC, but seems he was waiting for me to beg. sad experience. Request owners to be slightly attentive to get back to...
Read moreA fantastic fashion experience in Kolkata. It's the place for style icons. It's in Gen area Hindustan park. Very close to Golpark and Gariahat junction(the saree hub of Kolkata). Approaches are from Purna das road and Gariahat road.. a stunning array of dual weaves - consisting of two types of linen ( that's why the name Bylooms) . An excellent collection of cotton, linen, silk, resham, tussar, kantha etc etc. It also has a sexy collection called the Abir collection - it's a splash of beautiful colours on pure cotton sarees. The costnof sarees here ranges from 750/- to 16000/-. It's in two floors on an old heritage looking 🏠. Ground floor has bed linen, kurta, kurti. Gents kurta et Al and also a boutique designer accessories and costume jewellery. It's a must visit for the "aantel" Bengali bhadramahilar!!! To add more TRP to the whole place, it's got a cafe which runs from 11 am to 8:30pm. Must go... It will be thrilling...
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