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Gurubaran

Tanjore painting is a very specialized art form . It has its origins in Thanjavur , also known as Tanjore , in the State of Tamil Nadu in India. “Tanjore paintings are done on flat wooden panels . They are characterized by vivid colors, simple compositions, glittering gold foils overlaid on delicate but extensive gesso work and an inlay of glass beads and pieces or , very rarely , an inlay of precious and semi-precious gems.” Wiki . There is a great deal of influence of the Deccan ,Maratha and even European painting styles in Tanjore paintings . Gods, goddesses & saints are the primary subject matter of Tanjore paintings. The subject matter of the paintings are inspired by religious texts and Hindu mythology. Most of the paintings focus on a picture of a God with his consort or a goddess with her friends . It is not common to find Tanjore paintings that tell a complete story with multiple characters or themes. By & large , a single theme is depicted in most paintings. Gurubaran, in the Luz Shopping Market , is a well known shop for Tanjore paintings in Chennai. The Luz area main road, where this shop is located , is a crowded one with several small shops on either side . Gurbaran ,in comparison ,is a bigger shop . In fact they have 2 showrooms on this road. There are glass paintings that you will find on the ground floor of this showroom. If you are interested to buy a Tnajore painting, the staff will point you the way downstairs. In the fairly big basement area, you are likely to find artists working on new paintings. Some artists would be outlining the sketches for the paintings, while some others would be giving the final touches for the paintings. It is interesting to see the paintings at various stages of completion. In another corner of the basement , you will encounter staff who are busy segregating the precious stones and gold foil that would be used in the paintings . The stones are typically imported from abroad. Red ,green & blue stones , mirror embellishments and gold foil papers are the raw materials that are used in Tanjore paintings. While there are many paintings that are readily available in the store ,they do undertake orders for customization. The prices range from Rs2000 /piece to Rs20,000/piece on average. The prices depends on the size and intricacy of the work involved in the paintings .
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Samasta in Alwarpet

Samasta in Alwarpet Samasta in Alwarpet is an apparel shop close to Shilpi in CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai. What you get in Samasta Maheshwari cotton sarees Chanderi collton sarees Bhagalpuri silk sarees Linen sarees Kota sarees Silk cotton sarees Embroidered tussar sarees Printed tussar sarees Kalamkari tops Ikaat tunics Casual wear skirts Cotton palazzos and trousers To read m ore about Indian Textiles Samasta is not a very large store and therefore selection is relatively small. Consequently,there would typically be 20 sarees of each variety . We saw a great collection of Maheshwari cotton sarees in some stunning colours such as sea blue & baby pink with contrasting pallus. They looked stylish & simple . Similarly, they stock Chanderi sarees and Kota sarees in some unusual and unique patterns. Hence,if you are shopping in Chennai for casual cotton sarees ,Samasta in Alwarpet should be a natural choice Embroidered Tussar sarees in Samasta in Alwarpet What really caught our attention was the embroidered tussar sarees. These were quite unique in beautiful shades of red & grey. There were tussar sarees with some distinct prints as well . The printed tussar saree is lightweight as compared to the embroidered tussar saree, which is a bit heavy . It seems like not many shops in Chennai stock embroidered tussar and printed tussar sarees. Western wear in Samasta in Alwarpett In addition, there is a section dedicated to tops and skirts, trousers ,stoles & palazzo pants. They are lightweight and ideal summer wear dresses . The selection in the shop was limited . Samasta probably has more variety online. Samasta is a store especially for young women who wish to dress in a trendy clothes. The fabrics used are cotton, linen and silk all of which are natural fibers . Hand embroidery and printing are generously and aesthetically done on clothes. The founder and director of Samasta in Alwarpetis Mridulika Menon Madiraju. Most noteworthy is the fact that her mother Arundati Menon was the founder of Shilpi which set high standards in their collection of sarees and fabrics . Do visit this store in Abiramapuram. You will surely find it interesting
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Home Centre

The Home Center shop in Chennai is located in a very central corner on the main TTK Road in Alwarpet , at the round about . It is a chain store and has branches in several Indian cities. It is a spacious shop and has a vast collection of home décor pieces displayed immediately after the entrance . There are small fountains, statues of Buddha, Fengshui plants , varieties of candles, candle stands and several other small items to decorate homes . They are useful for gifting purposes as well. On the left are the dining and kitchen essentials. Plates and spoons, cookware and other essential items such cutting boards, graters, juicers and other new utilitatrian items for the kitchen are all available . Table mats , coasters & napkins in colourful deisgns are also displayed . Further down is a range of home furnishing items . It is the largest section in the store with a variety of things on offer. There are door mats , bed covers , bed sheets, cushion covers, ready made window and door curtains . Blackout curtains that keep out the light and heat are also available . Hand towels and bath towels in many new designs and in soft cotton fabrics are well stocked. All the essential furnishing items that are required for any new house are available in Home Centre . There is a large section for furniture as well . They stock beds, side tables, center tables , dining tables and lamps . There are sofa stets in many styles and designs. The sofas , the dining sets and the beds are laid out and displayed in a manner that makes it easy to visualize how the pieces would fit in a home. The entire top floor of this Chennai shop is given over to furniture display. The prices are reasonable. If you are shopping in Chennai for home furnishings, do walk into this Home Center shop for some quick purchases.
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Kilol Chennai

Known for traditional designs in hand block prints, Kilol or “Play” came into being in 1986, when Mamta Mansingka played around with the hand-woven borders of the Maheshwari saree and embellished them with hand-block prints of Jaipur. And, lo and behold, the Kilol saree was born. It is now available in Kota, Chanderi, Tussar silks and Tussar cotton blends as well. The shop, which originated in Madhya Pradesh, is now a chain across the country. It sells sarees, stitched and unstitched suit pieces in hand-woven cotton, terry voile, and silk – Tussar, Chanderi and Maheshwari; kurtis and stoles. They stock some jewellery pieces as well. Bedcovers quilts and cushion covers with Sanganer prints stand apart. Apart from stocking Kilol fabrics, this shop also stocks salwar sets and churidar sets from RUI in Mumbai. Rui’s line of salwar sets includes vibrant block prints and embroidery on a variety of fabrics including cotton, terry voil,crepe and georgette.
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Chamiers

Firstly, Chamiers is a small shopping complex on Chamiers Road in Chennai.It is diagonally opposite the Crown Plaza Hotel in Chennai . Furthermore ,The Chamiers restaurant in the complex is a very delightful and charming place . Shopping in Chamiers Anokhi in Chamiers As you enter the shopping complex , you will walk straight into the Anokhi showroom. It is a quiet place with few shoppers. Anokhi is a very popular shop for cool cotton dresses. Kurtis , tops, dupattas and jackets are available in the Anokhi store. White with floral motifs or pleasing pastel shades are the prominent colours in Anokhi. Crinkled dupattas , A line kurtis , wrap arounds and skirts are the best sellers in this store. Tunics and dresses are very comfortable in summer. Hence ,shoppers are advised to pick up a indigo coloured kurti or a crimson scarf simply because the colours are very original. On the adjacent room are stocks of bed furnishings and table linen. Bedsheets, quilts and pillows in coordinated colours are available here. Toilet bags in coordinated colours are very useful. Anokhi, is probably one of the best shops for cotton kurtis in Chennai. Amethyst Room Across Anokhi Chamiers is the Amethyst room . It is a destination for fashionable causals. They have an assortment of dresses ,jumpsuits, skirts and tops from eclectic designers around the country. We checked some tunics from the Runaway bicycle ,which is a Mumbai based store. There are shoes and jewellery from several designers. The collection is limited and elegant . The prices are on the higher side. When you go up a flight of stairs, notice the paintings on the wall.It could be a scene from Pickwick papers or Olive Twist. Chamiers Gift Shop The Chamiers Gift shop is a delight because they have an assortment of jewellery, gifts and home decor items. you would simple fast in love with this Chennai shop. The store front and all the things stocked inside are beautiful . The items are select and distinct. The coloured wood bowls for salad or the serving platter ,the Bali earrings and the long pearl chains- they are simple and stunning. We conclude that they have a good collection of imitation jewellery. As you step out of the Chamiers store, you will enter the Chamiers Cafe . It resembles an English parlour.The Chamiers Cafe is popular from 8am to 8pm. The English breakfast and their Railway cutlets are especially popular. Pastas, Pizaas, fresh juices are all on order. While there are other similar coffee shops and cafes in Chennai, the ambience the music and food are imaginative and thoughtfully created in this Chennai shop. Consequently ,Shopkhoj definitely recommends a meal at Chamiers cafe.
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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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