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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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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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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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