WE'RE MORE THAN JUST A GIFT SHOP...

KAII was born out of a love for creativity, craftsmanship, and community. We are the first of our kind in Chennai, a celebration of artists, craftspeople, and small businesses who create unique, beautiful things in small batches, each made with care and intention.

Every piece you’ll find at KAII carries a story, crafted by the hands and hearts of individuals living, working, and dreaming here in Chennai. These are not just products; they are pieces of someone’s passion, time, and imagination.

At KAII, gifting isn’t about giving an item,  it’s about sharing someone’s story, heart, and creativity.

Because when you choose to gift thoughtfully, you’re passing on more than an object,  you’re passing on purpose.

Next time you gift, make it a story worth telling.

We are KAII.

MEET THANUSHEEYA

THANUSHEEYA is a small business owner who advocates for high-quality, home grown and handmade items that bring people joy. Shopping from small, creative businesses has long been a personal passion of hers and in FEBRUARY 2025 that passion, combined with her work experience in product curation, styling, visual merchandising, process development and customer service, led her to open her first shop, KAII in her neighbourhood of Nungammbakkam, Chennai. 

The store's name reflects that all the brands stocked within the shop are those Thanusheeya is fond of and has either shopped from personally, or whose uniqueness and craftsmanship she is in awe of. Thanusheeya loves colour, statement earrings, art collectables and lives in MADRAS with her family

PASSION LED US HERE

Our passion and purpose are:

  • To be a destination store for unique gifts, all of which are made by women-owned small businesses
  • To provide a joyful in-store experience that includes going the extra mile for our customers
  • To inspire shoppers to be bold and add more colour to their lives
  • To engage with, delight and support our local community in Madras 
  • To share our mission of choosing quality, slow-made products over cheaply made fast fashion items
  • To introduce shoppers to small, sustainable and innovative INDIAN  brands