Quilts from Whites of London

Mumbai winters may not be as finger-numbingly cold as those in Delhi. But you know how it is with us Mumbaikars — we don’t want to miss a thing. So, it’s not surprising that even though the temperature’s well into the mid-30s, we’re already in a Shimla state of mind.

And just like everyone else, along with the exquisite Jamavar shawls and the funky, stripey mufflers, I’ve also been scouting around for home accessories that’ll keep me toasty. And just yesterday, I found the motherlode at Whites of London, the badshahs of bed linen from the UK. Just in at the Mumbai store, is the latest range of quilts and duvets, right on cue for our coolish December nights.

I binged on the luxe feel of long-staple Egyptian cotton under my fingertips. The splash of colours and prints were a feast for the eyes. And I was delighted to see that the range not only had solids and stripes in the old-Brit classic style, but also a vast array of dyed and embroidered designs that would suit my boho-chic bachelorette pad to a tee. I especially loved the double-coloured reversible quilts in ethnic Indian hues.

After almost an hour of enjoying the eye candy, I finally chose a fabulous floral comforter in brick and white with pillow covers to match. And since tis the season of sharing, I also bought the pale blue and eggshell Oxford set that goes so well with the significant other’s pin-striped persona.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Or not. I’m ready anyway.

Whites of London: Splendour, 10 Dharam Palace, Hughes Road, Mumbai; E-mail: whitesoflondon@gmail.com; Prices: Rs 1,000 to Rs 50,000.