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Look Out For :- Kashmir Carpets and Pashmina shawls

Market :-

Products :- Shawls and Scarves  Carpets  

Days Closed :- All days are open

Timing :- 9am-9pm

Phone :- +91 4424993499/24996836

Address :- 2, (old 54), Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600018

Landmark :- Near Chola Hotel

Parking :- Roadside Parking

Bus/Metro :- Poes Garden stop

Price Range :- Wide range

Payment Methods :- Cash and Card

The Museum Company Handicrafts in Chennai

If you are looking for Chennai handicrafts, The Museum Company is a compact shop in a quiet residential area of Chennai. This Chennai shop stocks handicrafts, crafted silver and artefacts. In addition, they have a whole floor dedicated to durries, carpets, semi-precious jewellery, furniture, and paintings.

All this is spread over three floors.

Idols and Deities Made of Wood

Idols and deities made of rosewood, sandalwood, sheesham wood and several other varieties of wood are available here. There are some gigantic statues and some small statues as well. The wooden statues are made in the States of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu. The intricate carving in the wood is fascinating .There is a lot of talent available for creating wooden handicrafts in the remote corners of India because of which we are able to buy these products.

Brass and bronze items are also on display. Lamps in many different shapes, moortis( idols) of Gods and several puja (prayer) essentials are available. They include stands for incense sticks, brass bowls and cups.

The dancing Natraja is a bronze statue and is a popular handicraft in Chennai. There are bronze statues of goddesses Lakshmi, Parvaty and Saraswaty as well here. The bronze statues are available in various sizes.

Kashmir carpets, Pashmina Shawls

Kashmir carpets are stocked on the upper floor. There are woollen carpets and silk carpets. Carpets have beautiful colour combinations and designs. They are available in a variety of sizes. The Kashmir carpet can also be used as a wall hanging. It is a distinct piece of art.

The Museum Company also stocks pashmina shawls. Pashm wool is used to make Pashmina shawls. However, they are not Chennai handicrafts. The museum Company nevertheless stocks these products.

Silver jewellery and semi-precious stones are available in a separate section in this Chennai shop. Check out the silver chains and bracelets. Jaipur and other centres in North India are famous for silver jewellery.

Best places to shop for Chennai handicrafts, the museum Company.

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