Shop for artists (painter) in Chennai??

Mariette · Jan 21st, 2008, 20:37

My husband is an artist. He is looking for a shop in Chennai
where they sell paints and papers (rice paper) to paint on.
Who can help us? We wil visit Chennai in March.

Nick-H · Jan 21st, 2008, 22:51

In Royapettah, heading North up Royapettah High Road (you'll have just come down off the flyover), and just before the messy five-pont junction with Lloyds Road, there is a dishevelled and old looking shopping complex on the right, just before Vitan supermarket called something Officers's something (approx).

I was sitting in VIP restaurant opposite (by the bus stop) once, about three years ago, and met a guy who told me he head being buying artist's materials from a shop in that complex that he rated very highly. I haven't seen the shop, and don't know if it is still there.

In Dec 2005 I visited a shop in that same complex that sells a wide range of papers.

ISN · Jan 22nd, 2008, 00:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mariette

My husband is an artist. He is looking for a shop in Chennai
where they sell paints and papers (rice paper) to paint on.
Who can help us? We wil visit Chennai in March.

Bunder Street - Near Flower Bazaar police station

http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/23/stor...2315670200.htm

madan80 · Jan 22nd, 2008, 11:37

another shop in the ground floor of the LIC building... large place... i picked up some stuff from there. Its one of the few places that has all types of pencils.. from 1S to 6H. (if i am correct :S)

Mariette · Feb 5th, 2008, 19:14

Does anyone know a shop where they sell the so-called
Lokta paper from Nepal.
Thanks for your help!

Nick-H · Feb 5th, 2008, 19:39

I know a shop with a huge range of papers.

It's in Royapettah, on the high road, inside a scruffy looking complex call Officer's Something or other. Near the junction with Lloyds Road, and the Vitan Supermarket

At least it was in Dec 2005: they made the gift bags for our wedding, out of that paper that has flower petals pressed into it.

Jan 21st, 2008, 20:37	#1
Mariette Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Holland Posts: 7	Shop for artists (painter) in Chennai?? My husband is an artist. He is looking for a shop in Chennai where they sell paints and papers (rice paper) to paint on. Who can help us? We wil visit Chennai in March. Last edited by machadinha : Feb 5th, 2008 at 22:22. Reason: merged threads

Jan 21st, 2008, 22:51	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,831	In Royapettah, heading North up Royapettah High Road (you'll have just come down off the flyover), and just before the messy five-pont junction with Lloyds Road, there is a dishevelled and old looking shopping complex on the right, just before Vitan supermarket called something Officers's something (approx). I was sitting in VIP restaurant opposite (by the bus stop) once, about three years ago, and met a guy who told me he head being buying artist's materials from a shop in that complex that he rated very highly. I haven't seen the shop, and don't know if it is still there. In Dec 2005 I visited a shop in that same complex that sells a wide range of papers. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Feb 5th, 2008, 19:14	#5
Mariette Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Holland Posts: 7	Chennai: Where to buy Lokta paper for painting? Does anyone know a shop where they sell the so-called Lokta paper from Nepal. Thanks for your help! Last edited by machadinha : Feb 5th, 2008 at 22:22. Reason: merged threads

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madan80 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 157	another shop in the ground floor of the LIC building... large place... i picked up some stuff from there. Its one of the few places that has all types of pencils.. from 1S to 6H. (if i am correct :S)

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,831	I know a shop with a huge range of papers. It's in Royapettah, on the high road, inside a scruffy looking complex call Officer's Something or other. Near the junction with Lloyds Road, and the Vitan Supermarket At least it was in Dec 2005: they made the gift bags for our wedding, out of that paper that has flower petals pressed into it.

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