Poompuhar House

Poompuhar House is an ankle-length, flared kurta dress that captures the spirit of Chettinad in its easy elegance and layered details. Crafted in lightweight kandaangi cotton, the silhouette brings together handwoven stripes and checks in deep shades of maroon, echoing the richly textured interiors of Chettinad homes.

Framed by a striking woven border at the hem, the garment moves with softness and volume, while retaining the graphic character of the weave. Delicate highlight embroidery on the yoke lends a quiet intricacy to the silhouette, while the breathable handloom cotton carries the lived-in ease and quiet luxury of traditional South Indian textiles.

Rooted in memory yet designed for the contemporary wardrobe, Poompuhar House is part of A Thousand Windows—our Chettinad edit within the Song of the South series.