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Vara Mahalaxmi Silks

Vara Mahalaxmi Silks shop is also well known for silk sarees. Like several other stores in this town, they have their own weaving units and a team of specialized weavers.

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Amaara

Amaara have ready made salwar suits and fabrics for salwar kameez in silk, cotton, tussar ,raw silk and a variety of other materials. Colourful prints, embroidery, patchwork and cutwork motifs are all available in organza, tussar silk and cotton fabrics. They also stock sarees in silk ,silk cotton and organza. While it is not a very big shop , the items are all well displayed and it is a quiet and stress free environment for shopping. They have an online shopping presence as well.

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Cottage Arts Emporium

Brass and bronze sculptures Shopping in Chennai for North Indian carpets & handicrafts is just getting better. This Chennai shop has a great collection from all over India. The Cottage Arts Emporium has carpets, shawls and garments from Kashmir displayed in the ground floor. However , it is the basement floor that holds the real treasure . Brass and bronze sculptures in several sizes and of various deities are displayed all around. Sandalwood and Camel bone artefacts These pieces are crafted in Madurai in South India.In addition, there are sandalwood handicrafts from Karnataka, Camel bone artefacts from Rajasthan and green stone figurines from Orissa on display . Articles from Ladakh, that are used for religious and domestic purposes are on display too . They are made by using copper,silver and brass. You can also find tea pots, hookkah-bases, ladles and bowls here. The owners have been in the handicrafts business for more than a decade and have their own manufacturing units .They have showooms in Madurai, Tanjore as well.

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Giri Trading

When visiting the Kapaleeshwara Temple in the Mylapore Shopping Market in Chennai ,make sure you stop by at Giri Trading .You could be interested to buy an aarthi plate ( Aarti is performed after setting fire to camphor usually as the last step of puja- .WIKI ) a brass lamp or a brass idol . South India is well known for its brass & bronze handicrafts. Brass and Bronze decorative Items Situated right outside the Kapalishwara temple precincts, the location of Giri Trading shop is unbeatable. This is a hugely popular Chennai shop for products that are used in everyday household worship. This is a four storied building with a vast collection of items that will astonish even the most ardent devotees. Brass lamps in a variety of shapes and sizes are displayed very prominently. Lighting oil lamps is a widely prevalent practice in South India. Incense sticks, agarbathis, kumkum, sandal powder, mehendi (hand coloring), paper garlands, Kolam( floor design) stickers and all that you can ever think of are available here .The first floor has idols of Indian deities ,gifts and decorative items in brass . The prices range from Rs 2000 to Rs 5000 per piece. Hanging lamps, standing lamps in very artistic shapes, bells and conches are very cultural and also appealing. They have a whole floor dedicated to religious texts and mythology books and comics for children. The fourth floor is dedicated to music cassettes. Recordings of the Vedas (ancient Hindu scriptures), and traditional and devotional songs in Tamil and other Indian languages can be found here. This is a one stop shop for shopping in Chennai for religious products.

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Mehta Jewellery

The Mehta’s have been in the jewellery business for four generations. The patriarch, Surendra Mehta, earned a reputation for his fine eye for diamonds.

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Ritu Kumar Designer Wear

Ritu Kumar, is a leading designer for Indian Wear ethnic clothes . This retail store in Nungamabakam has recently added a designer flavor to Chennai shopping . This is in keeping with the need for designer wear & North Indian sarees , salwar Kameez & lehenga cholis in Chennai. It is a large store on the ground floor. On display are saris, blouses,lehengas, tunics & skirts. Some are pure ethnic dresses using traditional Benarsi fabrics & Benarsi weaves. Heavy bridal lehengas are available in stylish designs. They can customize a costume for more than one lac rupees. They also stock the non bridal variety of sarees, lehengas , salwar kameez and the party wear dresses. Palazzos and tunics with scarves & bags can be purchased here. Stylish & sophisticated with understated appeal is the best way to describe this Chennai shop. The staff is very friendly . Ritu Kumar is one of the best stores for bridal lehengas in Chennai

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Evoluzione

Shopping in Chennai for a North Indian lehenga or an anarakali salwar kameez is now quite easy. There was a time when there were just a couple of shops that were selling these items.

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Varsidhi

Chennai Shopping Places -Varsidhi Varsidhi is a new addition to the Chennai shopping scene. It is a small shop and does not specialize in Kanjivaram silk sarees. On the contrary, they specialize in Banarsi sarees, Benares chiffons, georgette and tussar from Kolkata. They have a very wide selection of sarees – from very elegant and […]

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Sayar Jewellery

Sayar jewellery is such a quaint little corner shop, that you are almost likely to give it a miss. Further ,when you get out of your car and go inside this small 5’by 5’ shop, there is nothing on display! They do not advertise and they do not display! Satisfied customers have kept this shop in business for more than eighty years. Once you convince the shop owner that you are a genuine buyer, he will bring out his huge collection of hand crafted gold pendants, necklaces and kadas.( thick bangles) Some of the pendants weigh around 100gms each . Images of Shiva, Parvathi, Ganesha and other the dieties of the Hindu pantheon are handcrafted with the finest attention to detail

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Man Mandir

Manmandir Shopping in Chennai for bridal wear , party wear sarees & salwar kameez? Firstly, the locals will surely suggest that you visit Man Mandir in Khadar Nawaz Khan Road (KNK) shopping market in Chennai.KNK Shopping Market, Chennai The manMandir showroom is on the first floor . Furthermore, it is right at the beginning on KNK Road. KNK Road is a quiet road .There are several high end shops selling luxury products and designer wear dresses in this road. Ritu Kumar showroom and Evoluzione are designer wear shops closeby. As a result ,local shoppers visit KNK Road for wedding shopping in Chennai. Party Wear sarees in Georgette & Chiffon ManMandir is another favourite Chennai shop for North Indian sarees, lehangas and salwar suits . The North Indian sarees are very distinct as compared to the Kanjivaram silks that are popular in South India . Tussar silk, Banarsi silk,chiffons & georgette are all available this Chennai shop. The designs and styles are especially exclusive . Banarsi silk saris with gold borders are coveted by young brides and older women alike. The light weight chiffons & georgettes have heavy zari & zardozi work on them. The store has built a reputation for storing stylish and trendy saees. You will have to patiently and carefully sift through the sarees because the selection is very good. You will have a choice of reasonably prized saris to very expensive saris. There are Kota sarees , lighter chiffon and georgette sarees as well. There are sarees with embroidery and probably some printed ones too. Lehengas Cholis In addition, they also have a huge selection of lehanga cholis and trendy salwar suit sets. Lehenga cholis are long skirts & blouses that are typically worn with dupattas. The lehenga is made of silk with a lot of embellishments . It is very heavy and worn by the North Indian bride.ManMandir has a good selection of lehengas cholis. The lehenga has become very popular today and they are available in many Chennai shopping markets. Therefore, Shopkhoj would like to recommend Man Mandir as one of the best Chennai shops for party wear sarees and lehengas.

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Signoraa Sarees

Signoraa has a selection of Tussar, georgette, Kota, chiffon, silk, organza, Banarsi and Bengal cotton saris.

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Rasi Silks

One of the original silk shops in Chennai, RASI was established in the early 1900s. Rasi Silks is a well known and trusted brand. Situated near the famous Kapalishwara temple, the shop is all peace and quiet. The ground floor has a beautiful collection of Kanjivaram silk saris in the latest designs and colours and a price range to suit every pocket. In addition, you can also find silk cotton saris and pure crepe saris. Besides, silk scarves and stoles, letter holders and wall hangings, all in silk are also available and can make for ideal gifts. In the basement, they have saris in georgette, crepe and chiffon as also saris with heavy sequins and embroidery work which are famous in the North. There is also a section for costume jewellery in silver and gold plated jewellery. The top floor is the ready to wear section for men, women and children. Like many other shops in Chennai, they cater to men, women and children’s clothing. However, they are well known through the world for their exclusive and exquisite Kanjivaram silk collection.

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Chennai shops

Shops for traditional items, such as silk sarees & gold jewellery are always popular.in the city. However, Chennai shopping is certainly more modern today. Firstly, Chennai has embraced new fashion. For example,with the opening up of the shopping malls and the introduction of international fashion, the shops stock both the fashionable & ethnic garments.

Best shops for Kanjivaram Sarees

However, let us take a look at popular shops for traditional sarees. Kanchi Weavers ,Rangachari Stores ,Nalli, Kumaran Silks and Rmkv are certainly iconic shops. They are some of the best shops for sarees. Shop for Kanjivaram Silk sarees, Kanchi cotton sarees and other varieties in these shops. Several of the stores have Banarsi sarees, Chanderi sarees and Tussar sarees as well. Chennai shopping for sarees is an enriching experience.

Designer Shops in Chennai

Above all, Chennai shopping has evolved to include designer shops in an important way. Ritu Kumar and Evoluzione are well known designer shops for sarees, lehengas and salwar kameez. Manmandir, Kay & Moksha are popular for their bridal lehengas, salwar suits,gowns and georgette sarees.

Best shops for Salwar Kameez

In addition, Anokhi and Fab India are best known for ethnic fashions for salwar suits,kurtis & jackets.Ritu Kumar & Good Earth, are some other fashionable stores for ethnic wear.

Chennai Shopping for Jewellery

When you think of gold & diamond jewellery stores, you will be spoilt for choice. Check out Tanishq,Vummudi, Prince jewellery and Khazana . They are well known for both traditional & contemporary jewellery. However,all things modern & contemporary are available at Amethyst ,in Whites road. They,have a branch in Chamiers road as well. Also, Amrapali is a new store that has opened up in KNK road Nungambakkam Market. They have exquisite traditional jewellery in both gold & silver .KNK Road is also the go to shopping market for modern & contemporary clothes & accessories.

Auroville Aroma Products-

Finally Aroma products from Auroville ,such as incense sticks, candles, perfumed body care and hair care products are popular.

Chennai Handicrafts

Brass & bronze handicrafts Shop in VTI, Poompuhar, Cottage Industries,
Srushti . While Chennai is not the best place in India for carpet shopping ,nevertheless there are a handful shops selling beautiful Kashmiri Carpets .

Check out the Best Chennai Shops here and see what you wish to buy.

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