Fabindia

Chennai (Madras)


This fair-trade, nationwide chain sells stylishly contemporary village-made clothes and crafts. Perfect for picking up a kurta (long shirt with short/no collar) to throw over trousers. This branch is the brand new, two-storey flagship shop (opposite Kauvery Hospital), which has a top-floor cafe. Other branches are at Woods Rd, Express Ave, Nungambakkam, T Nagar and Besant Nagar.


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