Tamil Nadu

A vacation is never complete without shopping, especially when you're in a state of souvenirs, Tamil Nadu. Enriched with heritage and culture whose origination is way back from archaic days, Tamil Nadu has a lot to offer to their visitors. For all shopping fanatics, it is one of the best places in India to snap up the famous traditional arts of the region. 

The state is famous for its embroidered sarees, especially Kanchipuram Silk, which is popularly known for mulberry silk and variance borders. Floral, stripes, checks, and temple borders are the popular design embedded in Kanchipuram Sarees. One can find great variety of traditional sarees including Kanchipuram. 

Local handicrafts of various cities and towns are also amongst the must things to buy in Tamilnadu which include Metal ware in Chennai; Woodcraft in Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore; and Textile in Salem, Coimbatore, and Tirupur. Above that, Thanjavur - one of the best shopping places in Tamilnadu, attracts a large number of art and music lovers as it is a home to famous Tanjore Paintings, metal arts, and as well as musical instruments.

On the other hand, Mahabalipuram, is another shopping paradise once you're on holidays in Tamilnadu, and is famous for wide range of sculptures and statues for you to choose from. The traditional jewelry (both artificial and authentic) of Tamilnadu, has a huge demand not only amongst locals but tourists too. Therefore, show your love and care by taking a bagful of traditional gifts from Tamilnadu for your family or loved ones.