Chennai Shopping Places- Fabindia Chennai
Their new 4 storied store is an absolute delight. FabIndia is known for their quality. Fabindia Chennai is a multi product store. 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 garments.
Cotton Salwar Suits & Kurtis @ Fabindia Chennai
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.
Sarees @ Fabindia Chennai
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 Products
Personal and skin care products such as soaps, shampoos, conditioners, pure oils, moisturisers and other beauty cosmetics can also be found here. The products are truly outstanding @ FabIndia Chennai.
Bags
Ethnic Bags & cloth Bags in interesting Jaipuri print designs look great with ethnic dresses. They also stock on ethnic footwear, aka juttis are all here in several wonderful designs.
Furnishings @ Fabindia Chennai
They have a great selection of cotton bed coverings& dining accessories. The prints and fabric are of superior quality.
FOOD
This new store in Alwarpet has a new section dedicated to health foods. They have very interesting ready to eat foods, such as ready made idly, dosa, rasam mixes and Indian cereals so on. One can also buy quinoa, millets, brown rice, pulses and other Indian grain foods in this store. Further, Ayurveda food supplements, such as Chyavanprash, vitamin boosters are all available. Organic foods will include pulses, flour, seeds, seasonings and herbal teas. Dips and crackers are good for pre dinner sessions.
FAB CAFE @ Fabindia Chennai
If you are in this store, do visit the Fab cafe on the top floor. Firstly, the view is excellent. Second, they have very innovative & interesting food. Salads & Sandwiches & soups are great & so are the desserts.
