TANJORE CREATIONS

Established twelve years ago by Revathy Ramakrishnan, Tanjore Creations is an art lover’s dream. Tanjore paintings are decorated with exquisite gold threads and gold ornaments. Traditional Tanjore Paintings of Lord Krishna, Mahalakshmi and innovative paintings like animals are available to suit everyone’s taste.t

A highlight in the gallery is the collection of stained glass paintings, Woodcarvings and Brassware. Competing for attention are carved jewel boxes, murals and oil paintings.

Their clients include Taj Connemara, Taj Coromandel, Shriram Group of companies, L&T and many others.

Tanjore Creations also accepts exclusive orders according to measurements, room décor and frame design. The prices range from Rs.300/- to Rs.40, 000/-. So, next time you want to gift something truly artistic, do pay a visit to Tanjore Creations.

Address: Tanjore Creations, # 15, Norton Street, Mandaveli, Chennai – 600 028

Phone: +91 44 2493 9503, +91 98403 65277

NATIONAL ART GALLERY

On display in this pink sandstone-faced building are 11th and 12th century Indian handicrafts, 17th century Deccan paintings, 16th to 18th century Mughal and Rajasthani paintings and 10th and 13th century bronzes.

The National Art Gallery was based on an Henry Irwin design and was built in 1907, by T. Namberumal Chetty. The building itself is one of the finest pieces of period architecture in the city. Inspired by Mughal architectural motifs, the design work is most impressively showcased on the facade.

Closed on Fridays and national holidays.
Entry fee - Rs 3/- for Adults. Re 1/- for Children.
Address: National Art Gallery, Pantheon Road, Chennai 600 008.
Phone: 826 9638, 826 1578

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