Chennai Shopping

Chennai Shopping
Chennai, being one of the metropolitan cities of India, has a lot to offer to the tourists who come here. It is one of the most important commercial destinations in South India. So, if you are a shopping buff, you don't need to worry. There is a lot in store for you in the lanes of the ethnic city. This can be made out from the glitzy shopping malls in Madras. The new plazas have carved a niche for themselves amongst the shoppers. The old market places have been renovated to attract customers.

The growing competition between the shop keepers and the mall owners has proved to be a boon for the buyers. This has given them more variety and options to choose from. They also have a price range and quality variation to decide from. The crux of the matter is that Chennai is emerging to be a popular shopping destination, nearly a paradise for the shoppers. Amongst the conventional shopping places, there are emporiums, which offer traditional art and craft items picked from all over the state.

You can find items like Pattamara mats, Leaf handicrafts from Tirunellveli, Bronze and Brass castings and traditional jewelry from Kumbakonam, Metal works from Tanjavur and stone carvings from Mamallapuram and Silks from Kanchipuram. Apart from this, there are Government emporiums which offer a wide variety at fixed prices. Moreover, there is SIPA'S Craft link at Kodambakkam, which is a fair price shop, supporting local craftsmen. Besides, items like handicrafts and papier-mâché items can also be bought at reasonable prices.