Pink Kolam Sungudi Saree Navy Zari Geometric Border

Description

Pink 100 Count Sungudi Saree with Kolam Motif — Straight from the Looms

Pink and navy is a combination that feels both playful and striking at once. This sungudi saree carries that energy beautifully — the pink body, scattered with bold navy kolam-inspired medallions, has a graphic quality that stands out even before you notice the zari border. It’s the kind of piece that draws people in for a closer look.

The Kattu Saayam process — what makes this saree special

This is an Achu Kattu Sungudi — one of Madurai’s most authentic sungudi saree styles, made using traditional clamp and wax-resist dyeing, a labour-intensive method that no machine can replicate. Artisans hand-stamp hot wax onto the cotton fabric in intricate kolam-inspired patterns, using carved wooden blocks to build up the looping, geometric medallions you see scattered across the body. The fabric is then dyed, the wax removed, and what’s left is that characteristic navy motif against the pink base — slightly irregular, completely unique, entirely handmade.

What sets this piece apart is the finer 100 count cotton, giving the fabric a soft, comfortable drape that’s easy to wear through a long day. The double side border carries a repeating geometric diamond motif woven in gold zari against the navy, running along both edges, and the pallu stays plain in the same navy border colour, finished with fine gold zari lines running across it — letting the kolam print on the body take centre stage.

This saree comes with the blouse attached, in the same navy border colour, so it’s ready to wear as soon as it arrives.

No two pieces are identical. That’s not a flaw — that’s the point.

Details at a glance:

• Fabric: 100 count Madurai cotton
• Technique: Achu Kattu — hand-stamped wax-resist dyeing
• Pattern: Kolam-inspired geometric motifs, in navy
• Border: Double side, geometric diamond motif in gold zari
• Pallu: Plain in border colour with fine gold zari lines
• Blouse: Attached, in navy border colour
• Length: 6 metres
• Width: 46 inches
• Finish: Lightly starched

A note about colour — please read before ordering

Because these sarees are traditionally hand-dyed using natural processes, colour bleeding is expected — especially in the first few washes. This is completely normal and a sign of authentic dyeing. Actual colour may also appear slightly different from photos due to lighting and screen settings. You may also notice slight sand smudges; sungudi sarees are dyed and dried in sand under sunlight as part of the traditional process.

Care instructions:

• First wash: Soak in cold water with a handful of rock salt for 15–20 minutes to help lock colour
• Wash separately: Hand wash alone with mild shampoo or liquid detergent — no washing machine, no harsh bleach
• Drying: Gently squeeze out excess water (do not wring), dry in shade — not direct sunlight
• Avoid long soaking; these are made from fine threads

A word on handcrafted pieces

Every Achu Kattu sungudi saree is handmade, and slight variations in weave, pattern placement, or colour tone are natural and expected. A few thread pulls here and there are part of what makes a handcrafted piece genuinely handcrafted.