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About Alwarpet

Firstly,Alwarpet was a quiet residential neighbourhood in central Chennai until a few years...Read More

Best Shops In Alwarpet

Ranee’s

St. Marys Road is near the Crowne Plaza, Chennai Adyar Park Hotel. This road is predominantly a residential area in Chennai.

Gifts and Handicrafts, Gold & Diamond, Shawls and Scarves, Carpets, Jewellery, Handicrafts, Silver jewellery, Accessories

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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.

Gifts and Handicrafts, Carpets, Handicrafts

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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.

Jewellery, Gold & Diamond

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Lakshmi

“Lakshmi” is an old Madras home in a quiet corner that has been converted to a boutique for sari lovers who are looking for something out of the ordinary. A small garden with a small pond and lilies at the entrance adds an old world charm to this store. The shop is minimalistic in its décor and aesthetic in its appeal. There are three rooms filled with Uppada, Banarasis, Kalamkaris, Jamdanis , Kotas, Kanjivarams and Khadis , all personally curated by Vani Polavaram, the owner. The Uppadas and the Khadi silks and cottons are designed and manufactured by her. She has also personally handpicked the other varieties from other sources. The textures, the weaves and colours are subtle and elegant. This store is not for those wanting to see ceiling high stacks of saris with endless varieties. The collection is limited. The Khadi and Uppada saris start from Rs 10,000 a piece. In addition they stock Kora silk, Matka silk and Kanjivaram silk cottons as well. One room also stocks brocade blouse pieces . They will do the tailoring if the material is purchased from the shop .

Clothing, Sarees

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Studio Tara

Chennai has typically been a traditional jewellery hub and now with a more cosmopolitan orientation, the need for contemporary and exclusive jewellery is on the rise. Bharathi Ravi Prakash is the inspiration behind “Studio Tara”, – a designer jewellery showroom. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds, amethyst and tourmalines set with gold and silver are on sparkling display here. There are some beautifully crafted rings and earrings with several small diamond pieces that look very fashionable .In addition, there are bracelets, necklaces, bangles and brooches. So if you are in the mood for a designer jewellery piece, walk in here.

Jewellery, Gold & Diamond

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Anokhi Chennai

Anokhi in Chennai for Cotton Dresses & Furnishings As you enter the Chamiers Shopping Complex, you will walk straight into the Anokhi, Chennai showroom. It is a quiet place with few shoppers. Anokhi Chennai  is a very popular shop for cool cotton dresses.  Kurtis, tops, dupattas and jackets are available in this store.  Dresses with […]

Clothing, Salwar Suits, Western Wear, Kurtis

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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.

Jewellery, Gold & Diamond

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Srushti -The Handicrafts Emporium

Srushti-The Handicrafts Emporium,Chennai The The Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Artisans Welfare Association was formed by several craftsmen. This Association is instrumental in establishing Srushti-The Handicrafts Emporium ,Chennai.It is a noteworthy accomplishment . Srushti is in the main road in Nandanam. In fact,some of the huge statues in brass, bronze and wood can be seen displayed outside the shop as you drive past. Brass handicraft Srushti-The Handicrafts Emporium ,Chennai, is engaged in exporting and supplying brass and bronze handicraft and handicrafts made of semi-precious stones. It was established in the year 2000. Brass lamps, plates and bowls are very typical handicraft pieces in Chennai.Take the lamps for instance .They are typically oil lamps that work with oil and a wick. The simple lamps are made interesting by making it a hanging lamp.As a result, they are aesthetically wonderful.Furthermore, there are lamps that are perched on an elephant head or a peacock. Hence, they look innovative and decorative . Lamps can be just 3″ to 4″ or 3′ to 6′ in height. Each lamp is shaped differently. Lighting a lamp in individual homes is considered auspicious. On festival days oil lamps are customary . There are brass candle stands that are also available in this shop. Tanjore Paintings There is an impressive collection of Tanjore paintings in Srushti. Tanjore paintings are done with gold leaf and semi precious stones. The gold leaf and the stones are pasted on the painting Typically ,gods and goddesses are the subject matter of the painting. The Tanjore paintings come in different sizes. Some are 6′ in height. Bronze handicraft The inner room has a good collection of bronze figurines. The sculptures of lord Ganesha playing the various musical instruments and female deities with dance postures are some of the rare and interesting pieces. In addition ,they also have 6’ and 7’ wood panels that are intricately carved with mythological figures. These wood panels can be used in the verandah & inside homes as well. Srushti-The Handicrafts Emporium ,Chennai is one of the best shops for brass and wooden handicrafts in Chennai.

Gifts and Handicrafts, Handicrafts

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Jugal Kishore

When shopping in Chennai for imitation jewellery & silver jewellery, you should definitely visit Jugal Kishore in CP Ramaswamy Iyer Road ,Alwarpet Shopping Market. They have a great collection of gold ,silver and imitation jewellery . Coloured stones & beads are what they are known for. This Chennai shop is in the basement . As you enter the shop, you would find artisans stringing beads, sitting on the floor. However ,your attention would be drawn towards the collection of coloured beads & gemstones that are hung in an attractive display in one corner . They include corals, topaz, pearls, garnets ,emeralds and much more . They are sourced from Jaipur in Rajasthan .If you happen to be shopping in Chennai for beads or stones , this is the place to visit. The right side of the shop has a fantastic collection of silver jewellery. There are display boxes with garnets ,white topaz , pearl, moon stone , blue topaz, amethyst, green onyx, black onyx , tiger eye and several other gem stones that are set in silver . They are available in pendant & earring sets. The designs are modern . They would be in the Rs 4000+ / piece price range . Shopping in Chennai would also mean that you are shopping for traditional South Indian Jewellery . Traditional South Indian jewellery in silver with gold polish also makes up a sizeable collection at Jugal Kishore . One can buy kadas and necklaces with artificial rubies or emerald stones . They also stock antique pendants , maang tika and amulets. The workmanship on the antique pendants is beautiful .The prices are all very reasonable & start at Rs 5000 to Rs 6000/piece. They also have the traditional gold belts that are worn by dancers. While the traditional jewellery can be worn with traditional Indian dresses, the silver jewellery can be paired with both western & ethnic wear dresses On the left side of this Chennai shop are the real gold jewellery with rubies ,emeralds and sapphires . The pendants and earrings are all beautifully designed . At Rs 2,00,000 + a piece , they are stunning pieces of jewellery . Some of the pieces embrace traditional South Indian designs. They also stock a few pieces of diamond jewellery . In addition to the jewellery, Jugal Kishore stocks traditional Tanjore paintings….

Imitation Jewellery, Jewellery

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Aavaranaa

Shopping in Chennai in a peaceful residential area is a big plus in itself. The shopping experience is enhanced as the crowds do not distract you. Aavarna is known for tussar and organza saris with embroidery work. They have more choices in cotton, silk, georgette , chiffon and crepe saris . This is one of the few Chennai shops for party wear sarees in Alwarpet As you enter the store you will notice a good collection of leggings in many colours . Plain leggings can be paired with both short kurtis and long kameezes. They are a kind of versatile bottom wear. The next thing that you will notice are the ready made blouses in plain colours . Again, they are versatile and can be paired with very many sarees. As you walk in, you will notice the great collection of ready-made blouses on display. While some are plain, some are heavy brocade blouses. When you are shopping in Chennai for ready-made blouses, do visit Avarana. They also stock colourful cutwork blouses. Cut work is a special kind of work done on fabrics . Pieces of fabric are cut out to make an interesting pattern . The cutwork blouses are ready to be stitched blouses and not ready made blouses. Avarna also stocks salwar suit pieces, popularly known as salwar kameez in cotton, georgette and Chanderi fabrics. There is a collection of ready to wear salwar suits as well. In the ‘SALE” period, the salwar kameezes are available at half price. There is a separate section for sarees. From simple georgette & cotton sarees to expensive Kanjivaram sarees, they have quite a range. They stock organza & tussar sarees also. Cutwork and embroidery work add to the appeal in a tussar or an organza saree and make them look elegant and ideal for party wear. Some of the Kanjivaram sarees are very distinct and it appears that they have been specially designed in house.

Clothing, Sarees, Salwar Suits

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Shilpi

Shilpi is a very well known shop in Chennai. It is a fairly large & spacious store. There is an interesting albeit limited collection of sarees in Shilpi. The collection includes Kota sarees with chickan work (from Lucknow) embroidery,Matka and Tussar silk with block prints in geometric designs, georgette and crepe sarees with unique soft prints and Zari borders and bandhini sarees from Rajasthan , Bishnupuri sarees and Gadwal sarees . The Kanjivaram sarees and silk cotton sarees that are manufactured in TamilNadu are more prominently displayed in Shilpi and the collection is good. There are Chanderi sarees and ikat sarees ,,,,, sarees at Shilpi are quite distinctive .A variety of saree blouses and blouse materials with plenty of embroidery and stone work is also available. If you are not too keen on a sarees ,you can take a look at the cotton and silk cotton salwar suits. There are unstitched salwar suit fabrics as well. Shilpi has a fantastic range of fabrics in cotton , Chanderi and Benarsi. Other attractions include beautiful small purses and stringed small bags matching the saree color. They also stock fashion and ethnic jewellery such as bead necklaces, bracelets and earrings. We also found costume jewellery that is generally worn by Bharatnatyam dancers . Shilpi was originally started by Arundhati Menon almost 30 years ago.

Clothing, Sarees, Salwar Suits

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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.

Handicrafts, Home Decor

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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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About Alwarpet

Firstly,Alwarpet was a quiet residential neighbourhood in central Chennai until a few years ago. There were hardly any shops apart from grocery stores and chemists.  However, today, it is an upscale residential neighbourhood and has the best jewellery shops and apparel shops . In fact, one can easily spot all the shops on either side of C.P Ramaswamy Iyer road.  Above all ,the best thing about shopping in Alwarpet Market is the peace & quiet that you can experience here. There is roadside parking space that is available.

Best Jewellery Shops in Chennai

Shopping for jewellery in Chennai? Kirtilal Jewelers, Mehta Jewellery and Jugal Kishore are some of the highly regarded jewellery stores on this road. Kirtilal and Mehta stores stock gold and diamond jewellery as well.

Further, Jugal Kishore is popular for beads, silver jewellery and imitation Jewellery.

Best Shops for Salwar Suits in Chennai

The boutique shops in Alwarpet, have an interesting and eclectic range of salwar suits and Indo western wear. Brass Tacks, Samasta, Avarna, Amaara and Azurina are some of them.

Sarees in Alwarpet

Further, Samasta and Shilpi are popular shops for sarees in Alwarpet. Here you can buy Chanderi silk and tussar sarees.

Chamiers

Chamiers shopping complex, close to Alwarpet, has Anokhi and Chamiers  gift shop and cafe. Anokhi is the popular  retail chain for comfortable Indo western dresses, jackets and salwar suits in cotton. They also stock soft furnishings and dining accessories such as table mats and dining table covers.

The Chamiers Gift Shop has attractive jewellery sets,  painted wooden dining sets and home decor pieces as well.  In addition,The Chamiers Cafe is a popular all day dining restaurant. Their breakfast menu is sumptuous and their railway cutlets and fresh juices are quite popular.

Parking is available on the main road. Check out the best shops in this Chennai Market and Chamiers Road with our shopping guide on famous markets in Chennai.

As you go along the road towards Mount Road, there are several other shops for apparel, jewellery and handicrafts.

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