Shopping in Chennai

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The metropolitan city of Chennai is regarded as one of the most important commercial destinations in South India. The busy, traditional or modern shopping lanes of the ethnic city offer a wide variety of options to the shoppers. A combination of handicrafts, garments and other articles reflect the culture and social fabric of Chennai. Both modern glitzy shopping malls and old markets exist side by side, much to the delight of avid shopper.

A popular place for shopping is the emporiums-both private & government offering traditional art and craft items picked from all over the state. The SIPA'S Craft link at Kodambakkam is a fair price shop supporting local craftsmen and selling handicrafts and papier-made items at reasonable prices. Items like Leaf handicrafts from Tirunellveli, Pattamara mats, Bronze and Brass castings and Metal works from Tanjavur, traditional jewelry from Kumbakonam and stone carvings from Mamallapuram are some of the hottest buys.

Shopping in Chennai is a pleasurable experience, and good bargainers settle for pretty good deals. Any mention of shopping in Chennai is regarded incomplete without a mention being made of the famous Kanchipuram Silk. The Vardharams at Harrington Road, Chetput is especially popular amongst the ladies fond of wearing long silks. Pothy's at Usman Road, Big jewelry shops like Lalitha Jewelery and Prince Jewelery and the Pondy Bazaar and the Pangal Park markets are popular place for a memorable shopping experience.

Some other famous shopping destinations in Chennai

Shopper's Stop, Harrington Road

Globus or GeeGee Emerald Plaza, MG Road

Burma Bazaar

Landmark, Nungambakkam and Fountainhead, Mylapore

City Centre

Fountain Plaza