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Madurai Sungadi Sangam(MMS)
Madurai Sungadi Sangam, established in *1943, has played a significant role in preserving and promoting the **Sungudi* tradition. Since its inception, the organization has focused on revitalizing and sustaining the centuries-old art of handloom weaving, which is an important part of Tamil Nadu’s textile heritage.
Contribution of Madurai Sungudi Sangam since 1943:
Preserving Traditional Weaving
Since its founding, the Madurai Sungadi Sangam has worked to preserve the traditional methods of weaving Sungudi fabric. This includes the specific tie-dye technique, which involves intricate hand-dyeing and knotting to create unique patterns and textures.
Empowering Artisans
One of the primary objectives of the Sangam has been to support local artisans and weavers. Through the years, the Sangam has provided training, fair wages, and better market access to the artisans, ensuring that this traditional craft continues to thrive and evolve in modern times.
Empowering Artisans
One of the primary objectives of the Sangam has been to support local artisans and weavers. Through the years, the Sangam has provided training, fair wages, and better market access to the artisans, ensuring that this traditional craft continues to thrive and evolve in modern times.
Promoting Sungudi in National and International Markets
By the 1940s and onwards, Madurai Sungadi Sangam began making efforts to introduce the Sungadi fabric in broader markets beyond the local region. They helped ensure that the fabric’s distinct patterns and qualities became known to a wider audience, contributing to the national recognition of Madurai’s textile artistry.
Promoting Sungudi in National and International Markets
By the 1940s and onwards, Madurai Sungadi Sangam began making efforts to introduce the Sungadi fabric in broader markets beyond the local region. They helped ensure that the fabric’s distinct patterns and qualities became known to a wider audience, contributing to the national recognition of Madurai’s textile artistry.
Revitalizing the Local Economy
Over time, the Sangam has played a crucial role in boosting the local economy by creating jobs and generating income for the people involved in the weaving process, from the dyers to the artisans and weavers. The work of the Sangam has ensured that an important cultural and economic activity in Madurai continues to prosper.
Revitalizing the Local Economy
Over time, the Sangam has played a crucial role in boosting the local economy by creating jobs and generating income for the people involved in the weaving process, from the dyers to the artisans and weavers. The work of the Sangam has ensured that an important cultural and economic activity in Madurai continues to prosper.
By the time it reached its 75th anniversary in 2018, Madurai Sungadi Sangam had successfully positioned Sungadi fabric as a symbol of local heritage while also adapting to modern demands. The Sangam continues to be a key entity in the preservation of this beautiful art form.