Authentic Madurai Sungudi Sarees- Green Pattern with Peacock Zari Themed Cheriyal Painting serving both as a functional

serving both as a functional and artistic addition

and plants

thanks to interventions from local NGOs like Adithi

Swamimalai Bronze Icon earned the Geographical indication (GI) tag by the Government of India in the year 2008-09

region-specific shawls on a global scale

Authentic Madurai Sungudi Sarees- Green Pattern with Peacock Zari Themed Cheriyal Painting serving both as a functionalMadurai Sungudi sarees are another prominent GI tagged product from Tamil Nadu. These cotton sarees are handwoven in Madurai and are known for their vibrant colours and unique dot patterns, created by knotting the fabric of the saree to prevent the dye from colouring it when the saree is dyed.. The border is of a contrasting colour to the rich colour of the body of the saree, often gold. The process involves tying small portions of the fabric with