What: Hand embroidered Gara Saris, Ms. Roshan Davar, 117 Malabar Mansion, Colaba, call 66361398, price on request.

Why: Because this month, Mrs. Davar is off-loading her pricey pieces at deep discounts before leaving on a long overseas stint. We particularly love the chiffon saris, which reflect a Chinese Whispers of influences, including traces of the Far East, eclectic Parsi patterns, and contemporary sensibilities.

When: Now, when you’re sick of all the Shimmer-y saris populating Mumbai’s stores.