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The elegant Sungudi saris

Kalyanamalai Matrimonial Magazine- Beauty Tips - The elegant Sungudi saris

Madurai, an ancient town in Tamil Nadu has the pride of founding Tamil Sangams even before Christ was born. Sungudi cotton saris reflect the tradition and culture of this historical town.


Sungudi saris are the most suitable for the climate of Tamil Nadu. Though modifications to suit the trends are being incorporated, the weavers still maintain the age-old methods adopted in processing. The border and pallu are the specialties in Sungudi saris. Borders and pallu with zari work render the sari the look of a pure silk sari. Bhutta saris with Batik printing in deep colors are very popular among women who opt for traditional look. Sungudi saris add to the looks of women, there’s no second opinion on this. The colors of the body and the border heighten the beauty of the sari through contrast coloring. Plain simple Sungudi saris are very comfortable for daily use. Traditional designs depicting mango, swan etc. are sought after in the market. As there’s no zari work in plain saris, young women prefer them for office wear. One-side zari border saris are also preferred by women. Those, who want eye-catching saris, prefer saris with double-side border and pallu with zari or thick thread work.

Middle aged and aged women prefer single-border plain or bhutta saris with zari or thread work for daily use or for visiting temples or nearby places. Line-border saris are now popular among Sungudi saris. They come in attractive colors like deep yellow, green, red, blue etc. Those who want rich look, buy saris with big borders and pallu with zari work. They prefer to wear them on special occasions.


For the Tamil Nadu climate, cotton is the best suitable material to wear. The beautiful traditional Sungudi saris are the best choice on this count. While buying Sungudi saris, we should check whether it has been made of pure cotton. There are many outlets in Chennai that sell Sungudi saris. They are available in the price range starting from Rs. 120 and onwards. Bhatik print saris are in high demand among young women because they are suitable for office and college wear. Also, they come with attached blouse pieces. Sungudi churidars are also in high demand now. They render a respectable look to the wearer. In short, Sungudi saris are not only elegant, attractive and comfortable but also have a very decent and respectable look.