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T Nagar Chennai


About T Nagar Chennai

Chennai Shopping Guide -T Nagar Firstly, T Nagar is an original Chennai shopping market...Read More

Best Shops In T Nagar Chennai

Nalli Silk Sarees- Chennai

Nalli Silks in Chennai Nalli, the world famous silk store ,has been in existence since 1928 . They started the shop in T Nagar and have been expanding their business in the last 84 years . The trust and loyalty placed on them is unmatched and their prices are unbeatable.This Chennai shop is in the same location for the past several years . The old style Madras (Chennai)house is well worth a visit. While they are world renowned for their Kanjivaram silks, saris from other States are also available in this huge store. Kanchi Cottons ,Madurai cottons Patola Silks & Gadwal Sarees The ground floor has saris of the following varieties; Benares cotton,Kanchi cotton,Madurai cotton, Bengal cotton sarees , Patola, Gadwal sarees and some other varieties of sarees as well. Each saree is available in a distinct section. There are several salespeople who will help you around. Pattu sarees/pure Silk sarees Silk sarees are woven in towns such as Arni ,Dharmavaram towns in addition to Kanjivaram . They have come to be known as Arni & Dharmavaram Silk sarees. The silk saris come with real zaris borders that are woven with gold thread borders.You can also look out for saris that have just one side borders.In addition ,there are saris in soft silks ,polyester ,georgette and crepe. The saree variety is endless and there are sarees to suit every pocket for every occasion. Fabrics in Chennai There is a section for blouse materials and ready made blouses too. The ground floor has a good selection of fabrics .Cotton,polyester,silk ,IKAAT, -You can mix & match to have a very different kind of blouse. You can also shop around for dhotis and shirts for men. Nalli was the original silk saree shop in Chennai. Shopping in Chennai for silk sarees meant visiting the Nalli stores. There are several other shops that have come up in the last 10 years.

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Sundari Silks

Sundari Silks -Best silk saree shop in Chennai Firstly,Sundari Silks -Best silk saree shop in Chennai,is housed in a large showroom where you can shop at a leisurely pace for exquisite Kanjivaram saris. The square shape of the building with a small atrium in the centre allows for easy movement in the shop. There are not many shops in chennai which can boast of this kind of ambience . Sundari silks is a highly recommended shop in the Chennai shopping list. They have a great selection of pure Kanjivaram silk saris which come in traditional designs with a contemporary touch. Since they introduce new designs and styles often, these are very suitable for the modern day woman. Kanjivaram sarees are typically in 2 contrast colours . The body is in a single colour and the border and the pallu are in a separate colour . The gold zari on the Kanjivaram silk saree is gorgeous and attractive. Temple borders, borders with peacock designs and Mango designs, jacquard designs and a variety of other designs are all woven beautifully. They have a new set of Kanjivaram silk sarees that are introduced often.The colour combinations are unique and the designs are different . The prices start from Rs6000/piece and can go upto Rs60000/piece on an average. Ina ddition,there is a section for grand Bridal wear sarees.They are heavy and really grand sarees suitable for the bride.Typically, South Indian brides from a particular community wear a red saree for the wedding . Therefore, these grand sarees are ideally worn at the wedding reception. No wonder that Sundari Silks -Best silk saree shop in Chennai is always crowded. Gadwal sarees and Patola sarees Further, apart from Kanjivaram silk saris, they have a large variety of other saris , such as the Patola, Gadwal, Uppada and soft silk sarees. The ground floor is given over to this vast saree section. Walk around and check all the varieties . Some of the sarees are silk based while some other sarees are cotton based. Children’s wear They have a separate section for children’s wear and casual salwar suits for women the first floor. You can also shop for traditional dhotis for men here. Consequently,it is a shop for the entire family. Sundari Silks has a loyal clientele in Chennai.

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Pothys

Pothys – Aalayam of silks Pothys is housed in a 10 storied building and stocks clothing for the entire family. The ground floor is exclusively given over to cotton sarees from the different Indian States. There is an entire floor dedicated to Kanjivaram sarees , also known as pattu silk sarees ,ranging from very reasonably priced ones to very expensive ones. The pattu sarees are from the well known weavers of Kanchipuram the hometown for silk looms for silk sarees . Samudrika Shastra is a Sanskrit term that translates roughly as “knowledge of body features.” Samudrika Pattu is the name given by Pothys for their exquisite silk saree collection. Parampara and Vasthrakala are their other saree collections . This Chennai shop has a huge collection of wedding sarees and bridal wear sarees . Pothys has also pioneered the trend of customized bridal sarees where they would weave the names of the bride and bride groom on the pallu of the saree or weave the images of the couple on the saree. There are separate floors for georgette, chiffon and silk cotton sarees and a separate floor for sequined, embroidered and zardosi worked sarees from the North. Pothys has a rich heritage of over 90 years in the business. Their first store was in Srivilliputhur, a small town in the south of Tamil Nadu. They started off by selling cotton sarees, dhotis and towels. Expanding rapidly, the chain store became popular for its sarees, especially silk sarees. Today , there is a children’s section which has dresses for boys and girls and a men’s section which stocks sherwanis and kurtas . Pothys is also famous for unstitched salwar suit pieces and readymade salwars and kurtis for women. The basement is given over to costume jewellery. The counter clerks and the service staff are very efficient and quick . All the purchases are placed in sturdy cloth carry bags which are much sought after. Visitors to Pothys always have a surprise waiting for them. On many occasions, the store gifts plant saplings to its customers. At times , the store offers soft drinks and sweets and an attractive calendar at the time of the new year. Their annual sale – Aadi Thallupadi ,happens in the Tamil month of Aadi( June-July ). There is a 10 to 20% discount on all purchases. The store is crowded at all times as customers would like to maximise their purchases during this period. The popularity of Pothys is due to the availability of a wide variety of clothing in an affordable price range. However, parking is an issue, as one needs to park the vehicles at quite a distance from the store.

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About T Nagar Chennai

Chennai Shopping Guide -T Nagar

Firstly, T Nagar is an original Chennai shopping market and is one of the busiest at all times of the day. It is considered the biggest shopping district in India in terms of revenue.

Some of the best shops in Chennai for Kanjivaram silk sarees, bridal wear sarees and Jewellery are in T Nagar. In addition, there are flower sellers and street vendors selling anything from hairpins, clips, bangles,  sweets, raw mangoes and coconuts on the streets. The T Nagar shopping area is chaotic at all times with the auto rickshaws, taxis and  pedestrians constantly moving along the road. Hence it is a crowded shopping market in Chennai.

The retail giant Sarvana stores has an apparel showroom and an utensils showroom in T Nagar. It is considered as one of the best known departmental stores in Chennai. The prices are very reasonable for all the products. Therefore, the local residents love to flock to Sarvana Stores in T Nagar.

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T Nagar Shopping – Pondy Bazaar Shopping

T Nagar, is now one of the principal shopping markets of the city although it was conceived as a residential colony. Pondy Bazaar  is one of  the arterial roads in T Nagar and  area’s principal commercial market. On a typical weekend, the number of people who visit Pondy Bazaaar, might exceed 500,000. During the festival season, there are a lot of  discounts and price reductions  that are offered by the shops.

It is certainly due to this reason that the number of shoppers multiply and the shops are all always crowded.

Silk Saree Shops in Chennai Shopping Market

Usman road in T Nagar, is the costliest commercial stretch in Chennai. Some of the famous shops in this road include Sundari Silks , Nalli Chinnasamy Chetti, Pothys, RmKV and Kumaran Silks. All the shops are  known for their collection of exquisite Kanjivaram silk sarees and other varieties of saree. In addition, there is a great choice of bridal wear sarees  that is available here. There is an excellent collection of silk cotton sarees, Kanchi cotton sarees, Gadwal sarees.

Jewellery Shops in Pondy Bazaar Chennai

GRT, Joy Alukkas and Prince Jewellers are some of the famous jewellery shops in Chennai that have a branch in T Nagar. You can certainly buy the best gold and diamond jewellery here.

Street Shopping

In addition, Ranganathan Street is one of the most crowded streets in this Chennai shopping market. Simple everyday goods are available in the stores in this street. Items such as utensils, vegetables & fruits, flowers, apparel and imitation jewellery are all available here.

Hence, this shopping market is a popular with almost everyone.

Days Closed :- All days are open

Timing :- 9.30 am -9.30 pm

Bus/Metro :- Panagal Park Bus Stop

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Other Markets

Mylapore

  • 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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Mount Road

  • Gemini Anna Salai Mount Road Royapettah – Taking you shopping through Chennai Anna Salai, formerly known as St. Thomas Mount Road or simply Mount Road,[1] is an arterial road in Chennai that stretches for 11 km. Anna Salai is almost 400 years old and has its origins in a cart track which was used by the European employees of the British East India Company to travel from the factory at Fort St George to the holy town of St Thomas Mount where the apostle St Thomas was crucified. In the following years, the road became part of the city’s central business district. Several renowned corporations have their headquarters on Mount Road- The Amalgamations Group and the TVS Group to name two . Other prominent buildings on this road include , the LIC (Life Insurance Corporation ) building , the Spencers Plaza mall . While Mount Road is not a typical shopping market , there are numerous shops on this road . As it is a long road, it passes through several areas in Chennai. In the Tenaympet area of Mount Road , there are shops selling lighting fixtures and modern lights and lamps for the homes. These shops are on the main Mount Road. Near the Gemni flyover are the Vummudi jewellery showrooms. Vummudi is one of the best shop for gold ,silver and diamond jewellery in Chennai . Further down , VTI and Poompuhar are well known for their bronze and brass handicrafts and have very prominent showrooms on this road . The best of Chennai shopping can be done in VTI .Higginbothams is and old book shop is closeby .The Old Madras Curiosity Shop ,opposite the Spencers Plaza is a quaint shop selling curios . Spencers Plaza is a old landmark in Chennai . It is a Chennai Mall. If one were to turn right opposite Spencers Plaza on Mount Road , there is the Express Avenue Mall in Royapettah. The Amethyst, nearby ,is a stand alone shop in idyllic surroundings. They stock Indo western wear and contemporary jewellery. Further to the right on Royapettah High Road are many furniture shops . See which are the best shops in Gemini, Anna Salai, Mount Road, Royapettah with our shopping guide on famous markets in Chennai
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