INDIA ON WHEELS - A trip for pleasure!: A New India Shopping Experience : Chennai - Madras Checks (II)

Guys, here are some more information on the Shopping Experience at Chennai.

Poompuhar, the government emporium of Tamil Nadu, has can mats, wood elephants, woodcarvings (a perennial favorite is Ganesh) and bronze figurines which the state is famous for. Most of these figurines are copies of Chola originals, which represent a high point in the cultural traditions of the state's history. Bronzes, through expensive, are each an individual work of art, making them a good buy.

Chennai has become a flourishing centre for leather garments and footwear. Since Chennai supplies most of its produce to Western countries, the shops stock the latest designs of the West, Jackets, suede coats, bags, shoes and many other leather items are available here.

Spencer Plaza is India's largest Shopping and Office Mall with over a million square feet building area. the shops are well stocked and display international brands and labels in addiotn to the domestic brands.

Thiruvanthapuram, the capital of Kerala, is a treasure house of craft items that include everything from carved rosewood to decorative masks in papier-marble. Fresh spices like cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mace are available in bazaars. Good quality cashew nuts are popular buys.

Kerala's prime produce is coir with its centre in Alappuzba (also Alleppey). Bell metal vessels are another attraction of the state. The shops dealing in these products are mainly locted on M.G. Road.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

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