How India's Madras checks became a luxury-fashion favourite
Madras Check, from its origins in 12th-century India to global high-end labels, tells the story of India's craftsmanship, colonial past, and perseverance. It was once a practical as well as eco-friendly choice among Tamil Nadu's fishermen and labourers. During the mid-17th century, Francis Day exported the weave to West Africa and parts of America.