MADRAS Freedom set (natural dye)

Our signature Freedom set now comes in a natural dyed checks from the MADRAS drop of our RIYAZ Festive collection. Woven in fine Bengal muslin. 

Paromita is wearing the Free size set of top (30 inches length) and cropped pants 

About the inspiration

The weave of the MADRAS freedom set has been inspired by a specific type of checked fabric, historically known as Real Madras Handkerchief (RMHK) that originated in the city of Madras in South India. It was a yarn dyed, plaid cotton fabric that seemed to have originated in the village of Madraspatnam in the 12th century , initially worn asa lungies by fishermen and farmers. The British East India Company played a significant role in popularising and exporting the Madras checks in the 17th Century. 

Ours is a contemporary take on this historical fabric, our version of it. In natural dyed yarn.