“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Undoubtedly, there’s nothing like a burst of aesthetics to perk up even the gloomiest of days and spike up the most unworthy of feel- low phases. Something that’s very mundane is blessed even more by occasional splashes of vibrancy and funkiness, with creativity effecting a whole turn around of days- and fortunes. So while you sit there at your office desk early in the morning trying to make it through the week for yet another of the umpteenth time, here’s a list of the cutest stationery brands in India to make your daily trudges all the more worthwhile and definitely a lot more happy-
The Ink Bucket
The Ink Bucket is the creative manifestation of a young fashion graduate Vidhi Khandelwal who found solace in doodling her heart out in really quirky prints and patterns. Vidhi’s venture is basically an extension of her own positivity, with her very distinct and vibrant sketches finding expression in really distinctive prettiness.
Vidhi lets her design speak for themselves, keeping the basics as subtle- or rather conventional- as possible. Her acute detailing of design comes alive in the brightest way ever- set against predominantly monochromatic backdrops that outline her meticulous, mostly floral, doodles and scribbles.
Fresh vibes and extravagant expressions find a minimalistic way out on laptop bags and wallets, sketchbooks and diaries, calendars and planners, bookmarks and organizers that lend The Ink Bucket an unique charm- one that is very much infested with the spunky persona of Khandelwal herself!
The Quirk Box
If The Ink Bucket kept it toned down expressive, The Quirk Box goes all out color and vibrant and, as the name suggests, undeniably quirky.
Pretty, artistic prints dominate layouts of their designs even as The Quirk Box goes really catchy with the colors. There’s nothing like an early morning riot of pastels and neons toset the tone for the rest of the day. And founders Jayesh Sachdev and Rixi Bhatia knows exactly how to channel your brilliant play of ideas into something equally enticing in execution. And with a presence in Elle fashion magazine’s Top 100 Hot list and British Council awards to their credit, the duo belts out such creativity that will make you an instant fan of their exclusive products.
Even subtlety is executed with such dominance by The Quirxy Box that it’s hard to not fall for those pretty pieces of art!
The Black Box Co.
This one is definitely not in conformity with the notion of cuteness you would find acceptable. More quirky than many others, the personalised office stationery that The Black Box Co. stocks in on is seriously a refreshing respite from other pretty but conventional looking stuff.
Catering specifically to the male consumer who might not so fancy those blossoming plethora of beauties, this Mumbai based startup has come up with products specifically curated for the men folk. What’s even more personal is the customised tone that runs through their offerings, churning out stationery and accessories that plays along to your liking.
In view of letting males indulge in the decadence that is more in favour of the fairer sex otherwise, The Black Box Co. exhibits pure sophistication and class in its elegant offerings. Seemingly subtle but making their presence felt with those carefully crafted pieces of crisp perfection, these are the pieces that will make your office experience be all swanky.
Printshop
Source: PrintShop 
Source: PrintShop
The Papier Project
If you want your everyday workspace to be bustling with life and vibrancy, then you need to check out some of the most premium offerings by another Mumbai based startup- The Papier Project.
Fresh in spirit and cute in its essence, Ayesha Wadhawan and Sanaa Jhurani’s 2015 venture The Papier Project lets you rediscover the romance of letters while immersing you in as prettiness as possible. The aesthetics does the job really well, dwelling on pastel charms and curvy fonts that goes a long way in instantly lending your day the boost it needs.
Propshop24
Propshop24 is another of those stationery brands that dishes out stuff that can be cute and quirky at the same time. Incorporating fun elements into eye soothing artistic layouts make these personalised cards and notebooks, pins and pencils, stationery and stuff all the more unique and catchy.
The tones may be a bit subdued but the aesthetics never lets the grip go off on your eyes. Adorable and endearing all in equal measure, Propshop24’s lit up sheen will never let your desk look mundane and tedious.
Intrikato
Quirky gets redefined with Intrikato’s innovative designs and inventive offerings. A brand that goes all out with its patterns, imbibing striking elements in its otherwise subdued detailings, Intrikato can spunk up your work space in just about no time. Intricately crafted and exclusively archived products come to life in Intrikato’s many handmade, thoughtfully drafted diaries and writing pads.
Silkrute
Sikrute specialises in a host of Indian handicrafts and handlooms churning out products as diverse as dresses and footwear to jewelry and accessories and also home decor and office staples.
Sikrute products are unique in the very look of it, resting in very traditional vibes delivered with a really refreshing approach to design to make your everyday life all the more beautiful. When you go the Silkrute way, you go all Indian and pretty!
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Source: Silkrute
InstaNote
If you fancy exclusiveness in creativity, then you should not miss out on InstaNote’s effortless pomp and abstract charm. Thoughtfully eked out artistic musings come to life with the brand’s vibrant and defined specialties that can for sure brighten up your desk and mood on even the rainiest of days.
Chumbak
When you hear Chumbak, you instantly think pops of colors and streaks of quirk running essentially through their varied offerings. Bursting with aesthetic appeal, Chumbak products bring to life the most extravagant expressions so that you are left bubbling with vibrant energy.
Chumbak never goes subdued even within its most toned down offerings. The colors might tone down but the design remains offbeat, or the tones can go all bright with only boldly outlined designs. But in no way Chumbak cease to be anything less than eye- catchy.
Chapter & Ink
Exuding elegant grace in its minimalistic but classy makes, Chapter & Ink is a brand that delivers sophistication with perfection. If you want to flaunt more with less, then this is the name you should definitely be turning to.
