Shopping this week

TEXTILES FROM MADHYA PRADESH

Last chance to buy directly from weavers of Madhya Pradesh.  Sale of sarees and textiles from Maheswar, MP, is going on now at Mrignayanee. The origin of the Maheshwari fabrics dates back to the 18th century and the designs in these were inspired by the detailing on the walls of the Fort of Maheshwar.

At 180,Luz Church road, Mylapore (adj.Navshakthi Vinayagar temple). Ph: 94441 20027

SHOPPING - HANDCRAFTED 2HANDCRAFTED CLOTHING

Designer Farida Gupta from New Delhi is exhibiting her ethnic wear collection of handcrafted kurtas, kurtis, palazzos, shararas, kaftans and jackets in cotton and silk. The collection includes designs in hand block printed cottons sourced from various Indian artisans, hand embroidered by skilled craftswomen. Price starting from Rs. 550. Till Jan 14. At C. P. Art Center, 1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 9811386011.