Shopping in Chennai (Madras)
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Traditional Traders in George Town
George Town, the area that grew around the Fort, retains much of its original flavour. This is the wholesale centre of Chennai. Many backstreets, bordered by NSC Bose Rd, Krishna Koil St, Mint St and Rajaji Salai, are entirely given over to selling one particular type of merchandise as they have for hundreds of years - paper goods in Anderson St, fireworks in Badrian St and so on.
Even if you're not in the market for anything, wander the mazelike streets to see another aspect of Indian life flowing seamlessly from the past into the present.
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Naturally Auroville
Objets (pottery, bedspreads, scented candles) and fine foods (organic coffees, breads and cheeses) from Auroville.
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Victoria Technical Institute
Most of the revenue from the high-quality crafts here goes directly to the artisans; some of the rest goes to charity.
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Anokhi
Hand-block-printed clothes with which all the women we know are obsessed. Have iced tea afterwards at EcoCafé .
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24-Lettered Mantra
It's out of the way, but this little shop has all-organic cooking staples and spices.
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Fabindia
The Woods Rd shop has home and food sections, along with fabulous clothes.
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Higginbothams
Decent English-language book selection. Has a branch at the airport.
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Landmark Bookshop, Nungambakkam
Landmark Bookshop, Nungambakkam Apex Plaza, Nungambakkam High Rd);
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Shanthi Tailors
If you're a Bharata Natyam dancer - or just want to look like one.
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