The New Charm Of Chettinad Handloom Cotton Sarees

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The distinguishing features of the Chettinad sari are its semblance heavy look and the striking colours that are achieved through a deft combination of stripes, checks and colour contrasts.
These chettinad sarees has the combination of stripes, block prints, over on printed ethnic patterns and pallu heightened the look. And also these sarees has thread woven temple style naksi border adds to the saree to specify that beauty. Block prints, stripes contains the combination of two or more attractive colors. The border which contain naksi illustrates special feature of these sarees.
The modern Chettinadu cotton sarees still maintain rudiments of the original version, but have been suitably modified to meet current day needs of the saree-wearers. With the base cotton fabric material and the hallmarks of thickness and huge ‘kandanghi’ borders are merged with trendy colourful designs and embroidery to create the elegant Chettinad magic.

Special features of Chettinad cotton sarees:
The general feature of the Handloom Chettinad cotton sarees has dark backgrounds with plain to lightly adorned motifs.
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... Commonly motifs are desighned with silver and gold works. And motifs are mango bootis, small flowers with thread works. Additionally beautiful naksi borders with floral designs and designer pallu or end piece with captivating mango bootis in multi-colour or shiny golden zari culture to the appeal of the Chettinadu cotton saree.
Current fashion sees geometrical patterns printed on the cotton base and a zari border and colourful pallu, giving that refreshing change for both traditional occasions and formal corporate wear. These sarees also suitable for corporate wear, high profile marriages, party wear, bridal attire and special invitations.
The general feature of the Handloom Chettinad cotton sarees has dark backgrounds with plain to lightly adorned motifs. Additionally beautiful naksi borders with floral designs and designer pallu or end piece with fascinating mango bootis in multi-colour thread work or shiny golden zari elevate the appeal of the Chettinadu cotton saree.
There is another range of pastels, simple plain and unadorned but with evident self coloured checks weave and a dark contrast border. Current fashion sees geometrical patterns printed on the cotton base and a zari border and colourful pallu, giving that refreshing change for both traditional occasions and formal trendy corporate wear. The silk saree with printed checks, embellished with mirrors and sequins is that eye-catcher to be worn for special occasions, as at parties, high-profile weddings or even at special invitations also.