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Udupi Sarees
TownUdupi
StateKarnataka
Craft typeTextile
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A crisp handloom cotton saree from coastal Karnataka, traditionally finished with a natural starching process that gives the fabric its characteristic light stiffness suited to the region's hot, humid climate.
Did you know? Udupi sarees are traditionally starched using rice water rather than synthetic starch — the finishing technique dates back to the 1800s and is still used by revivalist weaver cooperatives today.