Heritage and household home décor names that Chennai grew up with — region-rooted brands worth knowing alongside the top 10 stores above.
Nalli Silks
Since 1928 · Chennai
Silk bedspreads, furnishing fabrics, and traditional home textiles
Founded in Chennai in 1928, Nalli is synonymous with exquisite silk sarees and traditional home textiles across Tamil Nadu. Their Pondy Bazaar flagship has been outfitting homes with silk furnishings, bedspreads, and decorative fabrics for nearly a century. A household name for wedding trousseaus and heritage home décor needs.
Khadi Kraft
Since 1993 · Chennai
Handloom cushions, table linen, and artisan home accessories
This Chennai-based home décor brand emerged from Tamil Nadu's handloom heritage, offering contemporary interpretations of traditional craft. With stores across the city including Alwarpet and Besant Nagar, they specialize in artisan-made furnishings. They bridge heritage weaving techniques with modern home aesthetics.
Poompuhar
Since 1968 · Chennai
Tanjore paintings, bronze artifacts, and traditional Tamil Nadu crafts
The Tamil Nadu government's craft emporium, established to preserve and promote the state's artisan traditions. Their Anna Salai and T.Nagar outlets showcase Tanjore paintings, bronze icons, stone sculptures, and Chettinad handicrafts. A trusted destination for authentic Tamil Nadu heritage décor for over five decades.
Hidesign
Since 1978 · Pondicherry
Leather home accessories, desk organizers, and decorative boxes
Founded in Pondicherry in 1978, just outside Tamil Nadu, Hidesign has maintained a strong presence in Chennai through flagship stores in Express Avenue and Phoenix MarketCity. While primarily leather goods, their home accessories line reflects a Southern aesthetic. Chennai customers have patronized the brand for decades for quality crafted décor items.
Amethyst
Since 2001 · Chennai
Curated home accessories, ceramics, and contemporary furnishings
A cultural landmark on Whites Road, Chennai since 2001, Amethyst blends a café, boutique, and home décor store in a heritage garden setting. They curate handpicked furnishings, ceramics, and artisanal décor reflecting Chennai's contemporary sensibilities. The brand epitomizes the city's evolving taste in home aesthetics.
Fabindia
Since 1960 · New Delhi
Handloom furnishing fabrics, curtains, and ethnic home décor
Though Delhi-based, Fabindia opened in Chennai in the 1990s and has become deeply embedded in the city's handloom culture. With multiple stores in T.Nagar, Nungambakkam, and Besant Nagar, they source extensively from Tamil Nadu weavers. Chennai shoppers view it as an extension of the state's textile heritage.
Good Earth
Since 1996 · New Delhi
Luxury tableware, ethnic furnishings, and curated home accents
This luxury home décor brand established a significant presence in Chennai through its Alwarpet store, catering to the city's affluent households since the early 2000s. They blend Indian craftsmanship with refined aesthetics that resonate with Chennai's discerning buyers. Their Chettinad-inspired collections pay homage to Tamil heritage.
Athangudi Palace Tiles
Since 1900 · Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
Handcrafted cement floor tiles with traditional Tamil patterns
Representing the iconic tile-making tradition from Athangudi village in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, these handcrafted cement tiles are a heritage craft dating back to the early 20th century. Chennai architects and homeowners have specified these tiles for decades in Chettinad-style homes. The craft is inseparable from Tamil Nadu's architectural identity.
Dakshinachitra Crafts
Since 1996 · Chennai
South Indian heritage crafts, temple bells, and traditional woodwork
The retail arm of the renowned living-history museum on ECR, established in 1996, showcasing and selling traditional South Indian crafts. Chennai residents trust this institution for authentic Chettinad woodwork, Thanjavur art, and temple décor. It serves as a bridge between heritage artisans and urban homes.
Westside
Since 1998 · Mumbai
Contemporary bed linen, bath accessories, and affordable home décor
The Tata group's retail brand has operated in Chennai since the late 1990s with prominent stores in Spencer Plaza, Express Avenue, and Phoenix MarketCity. Their home décor section has become a go-to for middle-class Chennai families seeking contemporary furnishings. Decades of presence have made it a household name for accessible home styling.