Kovai Kora Cotton Sarees

Kovai Kora Cotton means cotton yarn saree, comes from Coimbatore district and Erode district in Tamilnadu. They are the pioneers of weaving Kovai Kora Cotton. Kovai Kora Cotton saree is a blend of cotton and silk yarns woven with fine craftsmanship. The method of dyeing and the tie and dye method used for the border of Kovai Kora Cotton are trade secrets of the people of particular weaving community of Coimbatore region. The climate of Coimbatore region ensures that the yarns for the warp preparation are not cut. Kora Cotton is produced with a minimum manpower of 3 persons. The quality dyeing is ensured by using the water of Siruvani and Bhavani rivers, which originate from Western Ghats.