Woraiyur now a suburb of Tiruchirapalli was the capital city of Cholas since 300 BC of the Sangam ageHandlooms Metal work and Jewelry making occupied a prominent place under the cholasThese sarees are hand woven in and around woraiyur the ancient Cholas capital and hence the name implies Woraiyur sareesFine cotton Yarn is used in the production of traditional Woraiyur cotton sarees The construction of the sarees are very high which shows that the sarees are durable and strong due to thick textureWoraiyur sarees were being woven in plain Body with Art silk pettu Border and seer pallu using Dobby MachinesNow these sarees are woven in plain stripes and checks Designs in Borders with attractive clolour Combinations