Sungudi Cotton Sarees

Affordably priced, Sungudi Cotton Sarees, once worn for its simplicity and comfort by middle-aged and elderly women and mostly on festival days and special occasions, has today, undergone a sea change. Trendy designs and patterns with exquisite borders and attractive motifs have given the Madurai Sungudi a new look, making it a must-buy for all age groups and a widely accepted choice for daily and occasion wear.

The Madurai Sungudi Cotton Saree derives its look from the mercerized cotton that is used for the fabric. Mercerization is the treatment for the cotton fabric that gives it luster and strength. The process causes the cotton fiber to swell and increase in area, brings a reflected shine on it and makes it softer. It also makes the yarn attain a better affinity to dyes and develop a resistance to molds that thrive on organic substances.