Fantastic chettinad cotton sarees online

Chettinad, in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu, is famed for its unique Chettinad sarees. The distinguishing features of the Chettinad saree are its seemingly heavy look and the striking colours that are achieved through a deft combination of stripes, checks and colour contrasts. The heaviness is attributed to the historical fact that the saree was worn without other accompaniments and in a different way from what is prevalent today.

The saree was also said to be of shorter length than the conventional one, exposing the anklet portion of the wearers. The modern Chettinad saree still maintains rudiments of its original version, but has been suitably modified to meet current day needs of the saree-wearers.

Both silk and cotton are used as base fabric materials and the hallmarks of thickness and huge ‘kandanghi’ borders are merged with trendy colourful designs and embroidery to create the elegant 'Chettinad magic'.

Fancy Chettinad Cotton saree with geometrical patterns printed on the cotton base having a zari border and colourful pallu, gives that refreshing change for both traditional occasions and as formal trendy corporate wear.

Saree is one of the traditional outfit of Indian women. Chettinadu is one of the south Indian handlooms weaving place situated in the state of Tamilnadu, India. Chettinadu handloom saris come in cotton and silk fabrics. Chettinad handlooms are known for their thickness, huge borders, bold checks, stripes and bright hues. Elegant kandanghi border is famous on chettinadu sari. Latest chettinadu half and half saree is yet chic and attractive. Trendy printings and embroidery patterns are fashion over the chettinadu handlooms.

Fancy geometrical patterns printed over chettinadu cotton sari having zari border and pallu is an awesome wear for corporate office, college professors and traditional festivals. Chettinad silk saree having square checks printed and decorated with mirrors and sequins is a mesmerizing party wear. And are apt to wedding bridal, special wear.

Chettinadu or Chettinadu is located in North Madhya Pradesh which is famous for saree fabrics such as cotton and silk. The sarees from this region is known as Chettinadu silk saree.Chettinadu is also famous for cotton saree. Chettinadu silk sarees are one of the finest silk sarees.

Chettinadu silk sarees are easy to maintain and they are pretty traditional. They are also available in modern designs as well. Chettinadu sarees are apt wear for Functions, Parties, Marriages and ceremonies. Chettinadu block printed borders with zari border is perfect wear for Bridal Occasions and Parties. Designer Chettinadu sarees with elegant and border with different colors is a traditional wear. Chettinad silk saree can also be used as daily wear.

This cotton sari is unique in the dramatic and spontaneous use of colour and pattern with bold checks, stripes and contrasting hues. Its vibrance and weight are its distinguishing factors. The thickness of this sari and changing demands have kept this sari out of production for nearly a hundred years. Records and old photographs show the use of this sari by previous generations, before the advent of blouses and underskirts, worn rather differently from the regular sari.

Prachi.L She is a freelancer long associated with ethnic fabrics, known for her special leaning towards ethnic sarees. She enjoys the privilege of being a part-time consultant to Unnati Silks. S.E-mail her at unnatikaro@gmail.com.