For a long year the Chettinad sari is produced in the town of Chettinad which is located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu and the sari is named after the town where it is created. The majority of people belongs to the chettiar community and beloved Nagarathar community, who are native of Karaikudi town. The community has unique culture, food and fashion sense. History The history of chettinad saree can be trace back to the 19th century almost 200 years. The region of chettinad is the center of cotton trade. The area is also famous for producing the world's prominent cotton fabric. It is a hereditary practice carried out. Named in Tamil for checked pattern with which it was originally identified. The saree is well suited for the weather of Tamil nadu. Making process The chettinad saree is made with thick cotton which is its distinctive feature. This, making the saree comfortable and preferable by the locals because of it's absorbency ...