Girls! Brighten Up With Luxe And More This Diwali With This Shopping Guide For Women Under 8000

What's a festival without a traditional saree? Get a taste of it at Shringaram in Mylapore which deals with handcrafted sarees from across the country. You will find a multiple options when it comes to Kanjeevaram sarees along with Kanchipuram silks, Banarasi silks and tussar silks. Along with that, they even have sarees made out of banana fibre and linen starting at INR 750. 

The charm of the saree will never come out to its level unless the blouse isn't striking enough. You can get them at this blouse specialist boutique, Athreya in Nungambakkam. Mesh back, floral embroidery, sequinned pads and colourful patterns, you have an array to choose from. With prices starting at INR 750, they have brocade and Kalamkari blouses on display too.

For your love of handloom head to Mayori store in Nungambakkam. It is a Jaipur based brand specialising in handblock prints. From salwars, kurtis to dresses and skirts, they have a mix of Jaipur printing techniques on natural fabrics mixed with Japanese colour aesthetics. They even have scarves to check out and the price for their garments start at INR 1000.

Okay, to be very honest, you may not be able to get any of their heavy stonework and glitters within INR 800 but head to the third floor of Zingbi Multidesigner Store in, you will be taken by surprise. Priced from INR 3000, you will find all the cotton and linen dresses, palazzos and Kurtis here. Someone of them even makes for great party wears. You can get them customised according to your colour preference as well. 

Searching for lehengas and kurtis, Her Choice in Mylapore will cure it all with their range of choice. Each of their ethnic design has a western silhouette counterpart. Meaning, if you like their zari embroidery lehenga then they have the same in the form of a gown too! Their lehengas some with tassels and patchworks as well They have handloom ones as well made out of ikat, pochampally silk and tussar silks. All of them start at INR 750.

If you are going budget then ditch the designers because Bag Mall in Kottivakkam sells sling bags, handbags, clutches, pouches, and potli bags handmade by local artisans. You can get embroidery and applique work, all made out of cloth. These cost just INR 150! They even have gym bags and school bags that you can check out. 

Looking for some jhumkas, handcuffs, maang tika, necklaces and more? Head to CBigs Apparel and Jewels in Adyar. They have handmade matte gold, oxidised silver and kemp jewellery starting at INR 1000. They have both com as well as traditional Kundan designs. We found waistbands and anklets as well! They even have a diamond dust collection the prices of which start at INR 9000.

Funky and fusion, The Methiyadi store in Besant Nagar help you customise your own methyz. If you are wondering what they are then they are rubber slip ons inspired by ancient pakudas. You can go for that quirky strap or funky mix and match of colours. The prices start at INR 600.

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If you are searching for some Kolhapuris or some embroidered juttis to go with your sanskaari look then hit up Dawn Footwear store at T.Nagar. They have wooden juttis, wedges and ballerinas to go as well. They have mojaris for just INR 800! Florals, golden lined or solid coloured, these rustic options will definitely complete the look that you want.