Chettinad Cotton Sarees
The Chettinad saree is the bold, sunlit character of southern Tamil Nadu: a sturdy pure cotton woven around Karaikudi, known for its strong colour and wide contrast borders. Ours come in a wide range of shades, from festive reds, oranges and blacks to easy neutrals like grey, taupe and sand, each framed by a korvai border worked in gold zari with peacock, temple and rudraksha motifs. Closely woven yet breathable, they hold their shape, drape crisply, and only soften with every wash. These are the sarees you reach for when you want colour and presence without any fuss. Handwoven by artisans, not machines, and chosen for how cleanly they drape and hold colour. Shipped across Australia.
What is a Chettinad saree?
A Chettinad saree is a handloom pure cotton drape from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, prized for its bold colour, sturdy weave and wide contrast border worked in gold zari. The closely woven cotton is breathable and hard-wearing, suiting both everyday elegance and festive occasions.
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Handwoven Chettinad cotton saree in a rich Mexican red, framed by a contrast purple border with broad gold zari rudraksha work. Chettinad cotton is known for its bold colour play and sturdy, breathable weave, making it an easy drape for daytime functions, temple visits or gifting. This saree comes without a blouse piece.
Specification
| Fabric | Cotton |
| Blouse Type | Without blouse piece |
| Pallu Type | Contemporary |
| Type of Weave | Chettinad handloom cotton |
| Maintenance | Dry cleaning recommended (colours may run on normal washing) |
Handwoven Chettinad cotton saree in deep black checked with mustard-gold lines and butta dots, framed by a contrast bottle-green border carrying gold zari peacock and floral work. Chettinad cotton is known for its bold colour play and sturdy, breathable weave, making it an easy drape for daytime functions, temple visits or gifting.
Specification
| Fabric | Cotton |
| Blouse Type | Running |
| Pallu Type | Contemporary |
| Type of Weave | Chettinad handloom cotton |
| Maintenance | Dry cleaning recommended (colours may run on normal washing) |
Handwoven Chettinad cotton saree in warm rust orange, framed by a grey-green border with traditional gold zari and finished with a contrasting red zari pallu. Chettinad cotton is known for its bold colour play and sturdy, breathable weave, making it an easy drape for daytime functions, temple visits or gifting.
Specification
| Fabric | Cotton |
| Blouse Type | Running |
| Pallu Type | Contemporary |
| Type of Weave | Chettinad handloom cotton |
| Maintenance | Dry cleaning recommended (colours may run on normal washing) |
Handwoven Chettinad cotton saree in deep bottle green, checked with fine gold lines and butta dots, framed by a contrast maroon border carrying intricate gold zari floral and peacock work. Chettinad cotton is known for its bold colour play and sturdy, breathable weave, making it an easy drape for daytime functions, temple visits or gifting.
Specification
| Fabric | Cotton |
| Blouse Type | Running |
| Pallu Type | Contemporary |
| Type of Weave | Chettinad handloom cotton |
| Maintenance | Dry cleaning recommended (colours may run on normal washing) |