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About Kanchipuram

Firstly, Kanchipuram (referred by the British as Kāñci-pura or Conjevaram) is a town...Read More

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About Kanchipuram

Firstly, Kanchipuram (referred by the British as Kāñci-pura or Conjevaram) is a town approximately 70 km (45 miles) from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is popular for its silk weaving industry.

Kanchipuram is also home to some ancient and spectacular temples. The Varadharaja Perumal Temple, the Ekambareswarar Temple, the Kamakshi Amman Temple, the Kumarakottam Temple and the Kailasanathar Temple are some of major Hindu temples in the town.

Kanjivaram Silks

The silk trade in Kanchipuram began when King Rajaraja Chola (985–1014 AD) invited weavers to migrate to Kanchipuram. The town was  predominantly a cotton weaving town. It was during the reign of King Krishna Deva Raya that silk weaving gained prominence.

The silk threads used for weaving the Kanjivaram sari are made up of three single threads twisted together. Artisans dip the threads in rice water and dry them in the sun. The zari that is used is silver wire dipped in liquid gold. The mulberry silk, the raw material for silk weaving, is extremely fine and durable. It comes from the neighbouring State of Karnataka. It is due to this reason that the Kanjivaram silk saree is rich and glossy in appearance.

Silk Saree Shops

There are several prominent silk saree stores in Kanchipuram, which have their own weaving and dyeing units.  Additionally, several houses in the town have looms in which the silk weaving is undertaken. Until recently, there were no shops or stores to display the silk sarees.

The front room of the weaver’s house served as a store and the rooms at the back of the house had weaving looms. Even today, some of the store owners would gladly take you around and show you their manufacturing facilities.

Bridal Saree Shops

Traditionally, South Indian brides wear silk saris at their wedding. And Kanchipuram fuels your bridal shopping experience for sure. However,  some of the reputed shops have their branches in Chennai. The locals from Chennai city and other neighbouring towns visit Kanchipuram for wedding shopping or any other special occasion. Babu Sah is certainly the ultimate shopping destination for Kanjivaram silk sarees.

Visiting Kanchipuram

Finally, visitors to Kanchipuram should note that several shopping escorts stop cars and try to guide tourists. It is advisable not to go with these guides and to go to the preferred shops directly. For any guidance, one can connect with these shops over phone calls too.

Looking to buy Kanjivaram silk sarees and Kanchi cotton sarees? Check out which are the best shops in Kanchipuram with our shopping guide on famous markets in Chennai.

Days Closed :- Open all days.

Timing :- 9 am -9 pm

Bus/Metro :- Gandhi Road.

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  • It is known for its tree-lined avenues, the seventh-century Kapaleeshwara Temple ,SanThome Basilica and Ramakrishna Math. Mylapore is regarded as the birthplace of the Tamil poet and saint Thiruvalluvar, who is one of the icons of Tamil literature. Mylapore is known for its cultural and religious heritage. The Kapaleeshwara temple has a famous tank and shops line all four sides of the tank. It has everything from spices (Ambika Applam Depot) to stainless steel shops. Sukra is a famous silver shop on the west side of the tank. There are a dozen street vendors in this area who sell bangles, flowers, fruits and other small items and where bargaining is allowed and practiced. It is noisy and crowded area. Shopping near the Mylapore tank is a quintessential Chennai shopping experience Mylapore is also known for its classical dance accessories. Costumes, jewellery and other dance accessories can be found near the Kapaleeswara Temple in Shanti Tailors store. Sukra also stocks dance jewellery. Another famous shop is “GIRI trading” which specializes in all things spiritual such as deities, puja articles and religious music CDs. Ahead is Rasi Silks,which is a very well known brand and your best bet for beautiful silk sarees, scarves,and Tanjore paintings . It is one of the best known shops for bridal wear sarees. Shrinivas Silks , which is closer to the Mylapore tank in the Luz Bazar is another well known shop for Kanjivaram silk sarees & cotton sarees. The Chennai City Center shopping mall in Mylapore, has a multiplex, a food court and several shops. See which are the best shops in Mylapore with our shopping guide on famous markets in Chennai
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  • This is an original Chennai shopping market and is one of the busiest at all times of the day .This shopping market in Chennai is considered the biggest shopping district in India in terms of revenue. What with the flower sellers, other street vendors selling anything from hairpins to sweetmeats, the auto rickshaws, the taxis and the pedestrians, the area is chaotic at all times Although initially conceived as a residential locality, T.Nagar, is now one of the principal shopping markets of the city. Its bazaars are frequented by a number of shoppers. On a typical weekend, the number of people who visit Pondy Bazaar, the area’s principal commercial market, might exceed 500,000. During the festival season, because of the discounts and price reductions offered by the shops, this number could be higher. There are a number of apparel, jewellery and utensil stores that are frequented by the locals everyday . Usman road in T Nagar ,is the costliest commercial stretch in Chennai. Some of the famous shops in this area include Nalli Chinnasamy Chetti, Pothys, RmKV ,Kumaran Silks and Prince jewellery . All these shops , with the exception of Prince Jewellery , are bridal wear shops known for their collection of exquisite Kanjivaram silk sarees .The retail giant Sarvana stores has an apparel showroom and an utensils showroom in T Nagar. It is one of the best known departmental stores in Chennai. Ranganathan Street for household goods is one of the most crowded roads for pedestrian traffic during day time. T Nagar Shopping / Pangal Park Shopping: See which are the best shops in T Nagar / Pangal Park with our shopping guide on famous markets in Chennai
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