Madras Shirts & Gifts
Shirts, hoodies and mugs for people from Madras and the people who miss it. Every design already reads "Madras"; change it to their neighborhood or town if you like.
19 designs for madras · T-shirts
Gifts from Madras
Madras is the name of Chennai, the city on India's southeast coast, and it's also the name of a lightweight plaid cotton that became a summer classic in American preppy wardrobes. A Madras shirt can mean a few different things depending on who's wearing it, so the best gift starts with a question: is the person connected to the city, to the fabric style, or to the name itself? Someone with family in Chennai will light up at a tee that puts the city's name in front of them, and a second line can carry a neighborhood, a school or a year that matters to them. For someone who loves a bright plaid summer look, a Madras-themed design can be the lighter, cheerful piece in a drawer of dark basics. Either way, a light tee or a mug is a gift that's easy to use and easy to give without a long explanation.
Madras gift questions
Does Madras refer to a place or a fabric?
Both. Madras is the former name of Chennai, a city in southeast India, and the plaid cotton style called Madras takes its name from there. Check the design preview to see which meaning fits the gift you want.
Can I add a second line to a Madras design?
Many designs have a second line for a name, a year, a neighborhood or a school. Type it in and the preview will update so you can check the spacing.
Are there Madras designs for kids and babies?
Yes. There are kids tees, dark kids tees and baby onesies with Madras designs. Use the product filter to see the options for each size.
What sizes do the madras shirts come in?
Adult tees come in S to 3XL. Hoodies, kids tees and onesies list their own sizes on each product page.
How long does a Madras gift take to arrive?
Each order is printed after you place it, in 2 to 4 business days, then ships by ground in 3 to 5 business days. The product page shows the delivery window for today's orders.
What if the print has a mistake?
If we print something different from the preview you approved, or it arrives damaged, we reprint it free.
Madras gift ideas
- A tee for someone with roots in ChennaiA light cotton-feel tee with Madras on the front and a family neighborhood or year on the second line makes the city personal.
- A dark tee for everyday wearThe dark tee version works well for someone who wears black and navy most days and wants one shirt with a bit of a story.
- A mug for the morning routineAn 11 oz mug with Madras on it is a small daily reminder for anyone who loves the city or the name.
- A hoodie for cooler eveningsFor someone who wants Madras on something warmer, a hoodie carries the design into fall and winter.