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'''Chendamangalam Saree''' is a traditional hand woven [[cotton]] [[sari]] from [[Chendamangalam]], [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala]]. This saree is part of the Chendamangalam Handloom tradition of [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sarvaiya|first=Nupur|title=Save The Loom's weavers give a modern spin to traditional kasavu saris|url=https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/save-the-looms-weavers-give-a-modern-spin-to-traditional-kerala-kasavu-saris|access-date=2021-05-30|website=Vogue India|date=25 August 2020 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== History ==
This weaving tradition was started by [[Devanga|Devanga Chettiar]] community who were settled at [[Chendamangalam]] in the [[16th century]] for [[Paliath Achan]] family, the hereditary [[Prime minister]] and Raja of the Paliam swaroopam under the [[Kingdom of Cochin]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=James|first=Shalini|date=2019-12-20|title=Read about the regained looms of Chendamangalam|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/keralas-design-community-got-together-to-bat-for-chendamangalam-handloom-in-2019/article30358790.ece|access-date=2021-05-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> They started by weaving fine [[muslin]] dhotis that could pass [[ringtest]]. The handloom tradition flourished into sarees and other fabrics under the nobles of [[Kingdom of Cochin|Cochin]]. The weaving waned by early 20th century as a result of diminishing of patronage. However, through Chendamangalam Handloom Co-operative Society formed in 1954 and The Kerala Co-operative Society Act of 1969 the handloom witnessed revival.<ref>{{Cite web|title=They weave magic to stand on their feet|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2019/jan/13/they-weave-magic-to-stand-on-their-feet-1924657.html|access-date=2021-05-30|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=2021-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214720/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2019/jan/13/they-weave-magic-to-stand-on-their-feet-1924657.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The weavers faced huge losses due to [[2018 Kerala floods]] in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala floods one month after: Chendamangalam weavers seek new paths to revive handloom sector|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/sep/26/kerala-floods-one-month-after-chendamangalam-weavers-seek-new-paths-to-revive-handloom-sector-1877180.html|access-date=2021-05-30|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=2021-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213515/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/sep/26/kerala-floods-one-month-after-chendamangalam-weavers-seek-new-paths-to-revive-handloom-sector-1877180.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The looms regained its glory through yeoman efforts of Save The Loom initiative by veteran fashion industry professional Ramesh Menon In 2021 May there was a new collection made for women in law in order to commemorate birth anniversary of first women judge of India [[Anna Chandy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Weave for women in law|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2021/may/06/weave-forwomen-in-law-2298865.html|access-date=2021-05-30|website=The New Indian Express|date=6 May 2021 }}</ref>

== Features ==
It is one among the four famous weaving traditions existing in [[Kerala]] today.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-31|title=All you need to know about the simple, classy Kerala kasavu saree|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/happy-onam-2020-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-simple-classy-kerala-kasavu-saree/story-K9845TLTJy92nzFG16y0aJ.html|access-date=2021-05-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> The saree is distinguished by its ''puliyilakara (tamarind leaf border)'', a thin black line that runs abreast with the sari's selvedge. It also has extra-weft ''chuttikara'' and stripes and checks of varying width. The saree is a typical [[Kerala sari]] and has [[Kasavu]] used in it. This sarees are made with high [[Units of textile measurement|thread count]] in the range of 80 - 120 and needs two to four days of manual labour.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Alexander|first=Deepa|date=2020-09-19|title=Chendamangalam sari: a saga of hope and resilience|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/fashion/chendamangalam-sari-a-saga-of-hope-and-resilience/article32647783.ece|access-date=2021-05-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== GI tag ==
In 2010, the [[Government of Kerala]] applied for Geographical Indication for Chendamangalam Dhoties, Sarees/Set Mundu. The [[Government of India]] recognized it as a Geographical indication officially since the year 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Details {{!}} Geographical Indications {{!}} Intellectual Property India|url=http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/225|access-date=2021-05-30|website=ipindiaservices.gov.in}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Kuthampully Saree]]
* [[Kasaragod Saree]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[https://www.ethnicplus.in/ Ethnic Wear Website]

[[Category:Saris]]
[[Category:Indian brands]]
[[Category:Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Kerala]]
[[Category:Culture of Ernakulam district]]

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