Mat Weaving is also a very ancient art in Tamil Nadu. Made from different materials like grass, leaves and coconut palm, they have an exquisite design. One such made from a local grass was sent to Queen Elizabeth in 1953 as a gift on her coronation. Beautiful mats are made from korai grass with cotton and silk in the weft. It is the specialty of the Pattamadai village, which is in Tirunelveli district. The colour palette is dominated by red, green and black.
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