See and Smile - Jewelry store in Varkala - Thiruvananthapuram, India

Be careful! Fake 'Cashmere' or 'Wool' blankets. I went into this shop and asked for wool/cashmere blankets. At first the owner said they did not have any but then told me to sit and wait for them. They have shown me blankets that you can see in many shops around Varkala cliff, always advertised as 100% Cashmere. However, when I asked where the wool is from they told me it was from the sheep which clearly indicates it is not Cashmere which should be from a Goat. However, I was satisfied when I was told it was 100% sheep wool and not Cashmere. I did a burn test with a tiny bit of fabric in the store but it was hard to tell but I was already not convinced it was pure natural material. I went for it anyways because I was told that it is 100% wool. The initial price of 7000 rupies (around 90 Euros) was just insane. We could agree on a lower price for two blankets. When checking the blankets again at my guesthouse and performing more burn test I became suspicious and went to an expert (tailor) who has confirmed that the blankets are definitely not wool or have only a tiny amount of it. Most of it is probably Acrylics. I would have confronted the owners directly of course but the whole process took a few days and they unfortunately went away for the summer. It's a shame that they either have no idea what they are selling for insane prices or are openly deceiving costumers. Both people working in the shop where super nice so it's a shame they are engaging with the same fraud as many other shops on the cliff. I would be careful too when buying pashmina or any other labeled 'natural' fiber products. I am now flying home with two blankets out of mostly plastic for which I paid a price of a wool blankets. Be aware of this shop but also other shops who supposedly sell 100% of something.

A wonderful shop in Varkala Beach, Isha and Sara are such lovely people, very proffessional, friendly and with a great heart. They helped me so much to choose the right product and changed it to the way i wanted it. At the End i have a wonderful Unique Product wich will always remind me of India. Most recomment.

I found the most beautiful jewellery with the help of Isha - the owner! He has the most beautiful pieces with very unique designs. Isha and his wife are beautiful people with a great taste - also you can find high quality cashmere sweaters and shawls! Next time I'm in Varkala again I will definitely stop by again :)

See and Smile is run by the lovely couple Sara and Isha. They are both extremely friendly, easy going and have good taste in jewelry. One of the best parts of the selection is that it has both classical Indian jewelry, and Indian jewelry with a more modern, understated twist, courtesy Sara who has introduced her laid back Spanish flair to the designs. Her tiny, delicate designs for bracelets and necklaces made out of the traditional precious stones are splendid. This is in a great location on the cliff, with a view of the ocean and great cafes around. It is a great place to come in and enjoy taking a look and then walking around to see everything that is nearby. Sara and Isha are both very kind, and have many interesting stories to entertain you with as you shop. Enjoy visiting See and Smile!

I really liked the store, a lot of beautiful and even sacred jewelry, here you can choose for every taste! Also beautiful pashminas, very warm blankets, I bought for my little grandchildren - light and very warm from yak wool. Theowner is very friendly and speaks many languages. I recommend everyone who comes to Varkala to visit this wonderful cozy shop

in this shop I bought jewels and pashminas to bring back to my family in Italy, they were all happy with the quality of the products. the guy who runs the shop was very nice and explained all the details to me. i will definitely come back

Best jeweller in Varkala Beach, gat the most beautiful store with wonderful jewellery and gemstones as well as a large selection of Kashmir and Pashmina shawls and scarves. There is also an exquisite selection of hand-knotted carpets, such as KarsKasaks. The service is very professional and friendly. A must when strolling through the Cliff, it's worth it.

Isha and Sara are wonderful persons with a bright smile! Right from the beginning I felt very good and welcome with all the knowledge they have about pashmina, silk, cotton and so on, it is really incredible . He takes his time for explaining, advising and solving possible doubts. (And I spend a looot of time with surching for the right colors and presents) I'm very happy that I went into his shop, they also helped me with some other things outside of the shop. Thank you both for everything.