Tamil Nadu, a land celebrated for its diverse handwoven sarees, has yet another gem stepping into the spotlight — the Sirumugai Menpattu Pudavaigal. This particular saree from the Coimbatore region is now seeking the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag — a recognition that will preserve its heritage, protect its weavers, and celebrate its timeless legacy in the world of handloom artistry.
The Sirumugai Anaithu Kaithari Pattu Selai Urpathi Mattrum Virpanaiyalargal Sangam and the Patent Information Centre of Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST), Chennai have jointly filed the application. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore did an elaborate research for this filing.
These sarees are woven from the finest Indian mulberry silk. Only cocoons reared on mulberry leaves are used. And every Sirumugai Menpattu saree comes with a Silk Mark certificate, issued by the Silk Mark Organisation of India, as proof of authenticity.
“Traditional silk sarees are very heavy but Sirumugai sarees are lightweight and easy to wear. They are handwoven using traditional looms,” M. Nagarajan, President of Sirumugai Anaithu Kaithari Pattu Selai Urpathi Mattrum Virpanaiyalargal Sangam, told The Hindu.
