Chennai offers everything from chic malls and boutiques to traditional handicrafts. The city has a plethora of shopping options, whether it is leather goods, house ware, handicrafts, antique furniture or ethnic furnishings. What you must look out for are the Kanjeevaram silk sarees. T Nagar is the shopping hub for silk, with Nalli's and Pothy's being the most popular showrooms. T Nagar also offers the best bargains on clothes and accessories.
Pondi bazaar is perfect for picking up some junk jewellery at dirt cheap prices (starting at Rs. 10!), while for designer wear visit the Khader Nawaz Khan Road in Nungambakkam. For traditional handicrafts and curios visit the Cottage Emporium, Poompuhar Emporium and Victoria Technical Institute, located at Anna Salai. A must visit is Poompuhar at Anna Salai, a store that promotes ethnic art forms preserving antique artifacts. Another attraction is the Spencer Plaza, swanky and hip.
