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The sarees of Chettinad

1 saree tied to Chettinad: woven there, or made its own.

Motifs of Chettinad

Temple border
Zari border
Ikat
Peacock
FibreSilkCottonTussarMugaEriLinenGeorgetteChiffonOrganzaNetCrepeWoolSyntheticBlend
CraftBrocadeJamdaniIkatTie-dyeBlock printKalamkariBatikEmbroideryKanthaZari workMirror workAppliquéHand paintingTanchoiTemple borderChecks and stripes
🇮🇳 IndiaKandangi A checked cotton saree from Chettinad, dyed in earthy colours with broad bordersCotton · Checks and stripes

Photo credits on this page

The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

The weekly drape

Every Monday: seven sarees you may not know, what is being worn this week, and one drape explained step by step.