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GRT Jwellers

It was in 1964 that G Rajendran founded G R Thangamaligai (GRT). Thangmaligai in Tamil translates to palace of gold. There are separate floors for gold, diamond and silver jewellery .Earrings, bangles, chains, necklaces and traditional jewellery such as waist bands and amulets are all displayed beautifully in the gold GRT is a very well known jewellery shop in Chennai and they have branches in several other cities as well. It is a large showroom and customer service is good, as there are many attendants to serve the customer. There is a full floor dedicated to diamond jewellery. Traditional and contemporary designs are all available and you will be spoilt for choice. It is a visual treat to take a walk through the stores. There is a small documentary that they run on diamond mining and manufacturing in the top floor.
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Fabindia Chennai

Fab India is a fine retail store for ready-made garments at affordable prices. Hand-woven and hand printed textiles is the USP of this exporter-turned-domestic retailer. Traditional craft-based techniques, natural dyes and contemporary designs lend an authentic look and feel to the salwar-kameez, skirts, tunics, shorts, stoles, Churidars, Patiala-style salwars, dupattas, jackets, shirts and sarees. It is here that you can pick up a chic skirt and top with traditional Indian block print – it sure gives a modern, yet ethnic touch. Long and short kurtas with beautiful ethnic prints in a variety of colors and textures are the greatest attraction. Kurtas in mull (very soft cotton) with prints, (vegetable dye block printing technique from Andhra Pradesh) in linen with exquisite embroidery and in silk cotton and Chanderi cotton that is breathtakingly beautiful. Match them with normal salwars, Churidars or Patiala salwars. They have a wide selection of dupattas available in Chanderi cotton, cotton, silk and wool. True saree lovers will exult over the stunning Chikan, Tussar and Maheshwari sarees in woven silk and cotton prints, even if the prices are steep – upwards of Rs. 5000. A kurta costs about Rs. 400, while prices of skirts and tops, start at Rs. 700 and Rs. 500 respectively. The brand is now being extended to a select range of hand-crafted jewellery, personal and skin care products such as soaps, shampoos, conditioners, pure oils, moisturizers and organic foods – pulses, flour, seeds, seasonings and herbal teas
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Good Earth

Khadar Nawaz Khan (KNK)Road in Nungambakam Chennai, is home to some of the best Chennai shops for garments , designer wear dresses and home décor products. The Good Earth shop in Chennai is located in Rutland Gate Street ,which is parallel to the KNK Road. The Ritu Kumar designer wear shop is opposite the Good Earth shop. This is a quiet area and there is parking available . It is a tranquil place with a small courtyard in the front . Anita Lal’s Good Earth is a popular shop for several products . There are cushion covers, incense & fragrances , candle stands, crokery , beautiful lamps, personal care products and textiles. Each piece is beautifully crafted & designed. It is absolutely a treat to wander into the shop and look at all things beautiful .The bright colours that are extensively used in Indian products are carefully blended to create pleasing visuals. The cushions are colourful with unusual prints and so are the porcelain cups. There is a limited collection of each item. That is what makes shopping in Good Earth a very distinct experience . The shelves are not cluttered with plates or cups or cushions with similar designs . The few pieces on display are beautifully showcased . The atmosphere is one of quiet and dignified luxury . There are copper plates and serving trays, wine glasses tinted in blue and green, tea cups and coffee cups with matching trays. In the furnishing section, there are cushion covers and bolster covers, table napkins and table mats ,tea cozies and such stuff. Body oils, incense and incense holders , aroma therapy and spa products are some of the distinct offerings in Good Earth shop. Their hanging lamp shades are elegant & tastefully done. There is a separate section for textiles. Stylish kurtis, salwars, sarees and blouses are on offer. They are distinct , modern and unusual . When shopping in Chennai for exclusive home decor , do visit Good Earth shop
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Souk

Souk is run by Soumya Keshavan, an interior designer and curator. It is a premium furniture store in Chennai that specialises in hand-picked Oriental and Indian furniture, artifacts and home accessories. Antique artifacts A golden headdress, Burmese offering bowls, gold plated antique monk fans , carved wooden panels and gilded chests are but a few of the items on display.In addition, there are antique artifacts from India, like a boar’s head and a lion’s head made from painted wood . Furniture from the Orient The first floor has a display of furniture from the Orient. Chests of drawers, cabinets, gold leaf cupboards, Burma teak headboards , benches and Ottomans are all available. Prices are high in line with the quality of products that are on sale. They also offer turnkey interior design services .
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Shanthi Tailors

Shopping in Chennai for Temple jewelry ? There is no better Chennai shop than Shanthi Tailors in the Mylapore shopping Market Classical Indian dance costumes and dance jewellery is the USP of this shop. Bhartnatyam, which is the classical dance form of South India is a traditional symbol of South Indian culture . Shanti Tailors have ready made Bhartnatyam dance costumes and they also stitch and deliver the costumes anywhere in the world. In addition, they also make dance costumes for Odissi, Mohiniyatam Kuchipudi and other Indian classical dances .The traditional Temple jewellery set includes the head set ,the manga malai( long necklace in Red stone) earrings, bracelets – all made in silver with gold leaf. They look exquisite and very Indian .Even if you are not a dancer,go and take a look at the Temple Jewellery in this store. Shanthi Tailors is one of the best shops for temple jewelry and imitation gold jewelry
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Rug Weave

Carpets from Persia Rug Weave stocks hand knotted carpets and hand tufted rugs from Persia, Afghanistan and other Central Asian countries .The carpets and rugs have exquisite designs and colours and are available in several sizes . This Chennai shop is airy and spacious. Designs on the Carpet Animals, birds, flowers ,human figures and geometric designs are the predominant designs on the carpets and rugs .Carpets and rugs are hand knotted. The knots per square inch describes the intricacies of rug making and carpet weaving . Deft hands can make more than hundreds of knots per square inch. You have to take one look at the backside of the carpet to figure out the knots/square inch . The price of the carpet also depends on the kind of thread used in weaving the carpet . Is a silk on silk carpet or a wool on wool carpet or a wool on cotton carpet and so on. The salesmen will share the complete information about any rug or carpet in the store. The owners have the experience of running retail stores in arts, handicrafts, furniture, rugs & carpets for the past twenty years . Today they retail in the name Rug Weave and focus exclusively on rugs and carpets. In addition to stocking carpets ,they also help restore and repair old carpets as well as provide carpet cleaning services.
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Kirtilals Jewellery

Kirtilals are well known for their exquisite diamond jewellery. They were one of the first in India to receive an award for quality from the Government of India. The diamond sets and necklaces are differently designed and crafted. They introduce new designs every season that are different from the traditional South Indian designs.As they are known to use superior quality diamonds, these are expensive pieces. Precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphire and pearls, all set in gold, and a few pieces set in platinum as well, are available. You can also find silver jewellery pieces on display. A must visit for high end shopping enthusiasts. Kirtilals is one of the best gold jewellery shops in Chennai.
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Cane & Bamboo

Gifts and home décor products bags, jewellery, bronze figurines, bed linen,jute products,bags with kalamkari prints ,mobile pouches and cane basketry are some of the items available in Cane & Bamboo Chennai These products have been collected from various Indian States and some of the products are sourced from welfare homes. It is an ideal place to buy gifts and home déco
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The Old Curiosity Shop

This quaint little shop called ‘The Old Curiosity shop’ brings back memories of Charles Dickens’ famous novel by the same name . Oldest shop in Chennai It is one of the oldest shops in Chennai. The interiors of this shop have not been changed in the last 60 years . The shop looks dated, as if time has stood still in the last six decades. The current owner Mr. Lateef goes to great lengths to explain how his father used to travel to Bombay to collect rock music records in the 1940s and 1950s. The shop is stacked with old rock music records, porcelain clocks, old typewriters , jewellery, carpets, Tibetan masks , memorabilia from the decades gone by and other pieces of great value . Some of the pieces are nearly 100 years old. One cannot be but impressed with Mr. Lateef . Such is the passion , warmth and nostalgia in his voice when he talks about his priceless collection. He says it is his AAlayam (local parlance for Abode”). He is the 3rd generation owner of the shop.
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AND Clothing

AND has contemporary and chic western wear clothes Short dresses, tops , jackets and skirts are all available. Formal and evening wear clothes are both available. The clothes have bold and colourful prints in bright summer colours. This makes the collection refreshing and exciting. This shop and brand is by Anita Dongre, who is a highly respected designer in the Indian fashion fraternity. Other brands from Anita Dongre include Global Desi, which is an Indo western collection, and Anita Dongre(Eponymous brand) which is a high end designer wear collection.
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Clarks – Express Avenue Mall

Clarks in Express Avenue Mall Clarks was started by 2 brothers in England more than a 100 years ago. The fact that they have a showroom in all major Indian cities says something about their brand The Clarks showroom has select pieces of footwear . Flat Sandals with straps are the most practical footwear from Clarks. They are normally available in black and brown. They stock shoes in leather . Black ,dark blue ,grey & brown are some of the favourite colours. There is copper and silver coloured shoes as well. There are high heels ,again in the standard black ,silver and brown colours. They also stock ankle length boots in brown and black colours. Clarks shoes also stocks shoes and sandals for men. Simplicity & comfort is what defines Clarks shoes. They usually last a lifetime. The average price would be Rs Rs3000-Rs4000/piece.
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Lifestyle Store

Lifestyle in Express Avenue Mall The Life style store is in 3 floors in the Express Avenue Mall.They are huge . Women’s Wear in Express Avenue Mall There is a whole floor for women’s wear. Sports wear from major brands such as Adidas & Nike are available . Tees, jogging pants, trekking pants and knee length trousers are available. They also stock sport shoes. Salwar Kameez Lifestyle stocks salwar kameez, Anarkali suits , skirts and long kurtas. There is a section for jeggings and leggings. The average price would be Rs 3000/piece. Western Wear Tops and jeans ,skirts and trousers are all available here. Domestic& International brands of clothes are available. AND, Aurelia, BIBA & Bossini are some of the top brands in the store . Accessories Beautiful sandals ,shoes , fit flops and slippers are in the Lifestyle store. Hand bags, Tote bags , clutches satchel bags and laptop bags can be found here. There is a distinct section for make up and beauty products . Skin creams , hair oil, foundation ,compact ,eyeliners, eye shadow, lipstick and fragrances are available. Lakme and Mabyline are popular products. Mens section There is a separate floor for men’s clothing and accessories and a separate section for children’s garments & toys. Lifestyle is a huge lifestyle store. It is large and spacious .
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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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