10 shopping experiences that are unique to Chennai
Nalli
Established in 1928 by Nalli Chinnasami Chetti, this veteran store is synonymous with high quality silk saris.
Amethyst
This boutique recreates the old-world charm of Madras in a beautiful colonial mansion.
Naturally Auroville
Don’t have time to visit Auroville, the famous experimental township near Pondicherry? You can always visit their commercial outlet Naturally Auroville, which stocks some of the original township’s most famous products.
Rangachari Cloth Store
Nearly seven decades old, this store is another treasure house of silk and cotton saris and local textiles.
Spencer Plaza
Spencer Plaza is not only Chennai’s largest shopping complex with around 400 shops, but also India’s oldest shopping mall.
Cotton Street
Chennai’s steamy weather demands cool cotton fabrics and this street in Egmore is understandably one of its busiest shopping hubs during summer.
Victoria Technical Institute
This colonial-era institute has been in existence since 1887, when it was set up as a charitable trust to promote traditional handicrafts.
Rehane
This is the flagship store of French-born, Chennai-based designer Rehane Yavar Dhala, who now has outlets in several Indian cities.
Evoluzione
Spread over three floors and 7000 sq ft, this upscale store is a landmark for Chennai’s sartorial set.
Vinayaka Tanjore Art Gallery
Tamil Nadu is famous for the classical Tanjore style of painting, which developed around the temple town of Thanjavur.
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