CHETTINAD SAREES IN CHENNAI

The Chettinad sari, which is evocative of beauty and drama, is making a comeback in the city.

The traditional sari from Chettinad is called Kandanghi. These saris are worn in the traditional style Pin Kosuvamr where the pleats are worn on the back. The original saris are thick as they were worn without a skirt or blouse. All worn by the women of Chettinad.

The fabric used is cotton, cotton and silk, pure silk to suite the occasion. They are woven in vegetable colours- black, red and yellow. It is practical reasons and not sentiments that determined the choice of colours occasionally green and blue.

The sari  is mostly with big borders with stripes and checks in varying sizes on the body. The new collection presented by Vaisalakshi Ramaswamy for the MRM Cultural Foundation features the original designs with innovation in colours for contemporary everyday use.

The saris are in cotton and cotton silk. Come and be a part of the revival.

Address: Shilpi, 29, CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600 028
Phone: 499 7526

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