CHELLARAMS

Associated for more than eight decades with fabrics, garments, furnishings and interior décor items, Chellarams has grown from its humble beginnings to the 7000 square foot showroom that it is today. The House of Chellarams was founded in 1915 by the late Kishinchand Chellaram.

Chellarams has furniture for your living room, bedroom, offices, boardroom and computer workstations. Custom-made sofa sets, centre tables and trolleys are also available.

Curtains, upholstery and furnishings from reputed brands ranging from European jacquards, handlooms and velvettes are there for you to choose from. The brands available are Eden, Seasons, Orkay, Golden, Shamken and Surya.

Synthetic and woollen carpets from all over India are also showcased. Chellarams specialises in wall-to-wall carpeting. A wide range of Dhurries is available.

Only teakwood is used for furniture while rosewood is used for special pieces. Giving value for money, Chellarams is THE place for all your furnishing needs.

Address: Chellarams, 65, Wallajah Road, Chennai 600 002.
Phone: 854 5038, 858 3046.

RAASI

Rejuvenation of Ancient Arts of South India. That is what RAASI stands for.

Established in November 1999, with the involvement of several art lovers, this non-profit enterprise has established strong ties with various art groups, institutions and individuals who are involved in the creation of original works of art. The members visit various places and evaluate the genesis of art and its transformation in the last 350 years. They also make specific recommendations on how to preserve the traditions of various forms of art.

RAASI extends financial assistance and marketing support to art groups. This facility is extended to artists who have mastered different styles of ancient art as taught to them by their forefathers or through formal education and training or even through intuitive learning. RAASI also conducts classes on traditional art, twice a week for beginners.

Influenced by the changing trends in the appreciation of the arts, the organisation encourages the introduction of innovative variations in ancient art forms. Attempts are being made to fuse contemporary streams of influence with traditional art, to make the offering more interesting and popular with the public.

All donations are exempt from
Income Tax under Sec 80G of the Act.
Address: RAASI, 11, Anna Avenue, Bakthavatsalam Nagar, Adyar,
Chennai 600 020.
Phone: 441 0389.

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