| Madurai Sungudi | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
| Description | Textile signature art tradition of Madurai |
| Type | Textile art |
| Area | Madurai |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 2006 |
| Material | Cotton fabric with tie and dye method of traditional prints |
Madurai Sungudi is a design from Madurai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which is an exclusive textile product traditionally produced using tie and dye (using natural dyes) method by the Saurashtrians, who migrated to Madurai under the patronage of King Thirumalai Naicker in the 17th century.[1] The fabric's traditional popular use is as a saree; the fabric is now also used to make shirts, salwars, shawls, handbags, bed sheets and pillow cases. The product has been given protection under the GI registration act.[1][2][3]
In recent years, in view of tough competition from other textile fabrics, to meet the market demand this fabric, "sungudi" as it is commonly known, is made with modern designs and techniques of block printing, wax printing and screen printing.[2][3]