MANGALGIRI RESORT COLLAR SHIRT
Crafted from 100% handspun & handwoven Mangalgiri cotton with border
Dry clean only
Size Large - $399.00 AUD
©Antiek East
Mangalgiri is a traditional handloom cotton that originates from the town of Mangalgiri in India. It is known for its breathable, finely combed texture, and is often distinguished by delicate gold or silver zari borders.
Our Mangalgiri Resort Collar Shirt is crafted from this super-fine fabric, lending it a gentle sheerness and exceptional comfort for the wearer. The border is woven with metallic gold-toned thread, featuring temple-inspired motifs drawn from India’s rich architectural heritage.
It is finished with real horn buttons and is designed in an easy, relaxed silhouette. It is made for effortless wear—an understated piece you’ll find yourself reaching for every day.
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Mangalgiri cotton, originating from the town of Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh, is a living representative of an Indian textile legacy that, before 1750, made India the most important manufacturer in the world. Woven for centuries by skilled local artisans and traditionally patronized by temples, this fabric is celebrated for its durability and its distinctive Nizam border.
When British colonial policies shifted India from being a premier exporter of finished clothing to a supplier of raw materials. While the East India Company once used political power to dictate terms to weavers and force them into non-free labor, the artisans of Mangalagiri preserved their craft. Today, the fabric's tight weave, subtle sheen, and breathable quality stand as a testament to human skill over machine uniformity.
©Antiek East
Mangalgiri fabric borders are quiet yet deeply symbolic. Unlike heavily ornamented textiles, Mangalgiri borders express meaning through restraint, geometry, and rhythm, reflecting the temple-town origins and disciplined weaving traditions of the region. The design of the border represents temple gopurams and sacred architecture and it symbolises protection, stability, and spiritual grounding which acts as a visual threshold—marking the edge of the cloth as sacred space.