Pochampalli: Pochampalli, located near the capital city of Andhra Pradesh,
Hyderabad, is probably one of the most flourishing center of modern handloom
industry and producing ikkat Sarees on a large scale. The weavers in
Pochampalli are basically Hindus of the Padmasali or Devang communities who
have been residents for long and have thus adopted the local dialect and social
norms. These weavers produce ikkat textiles with geometrical designs, and have
also recently started experimenting with all-Indian styles. It is believed that
ikkat technique was brought to Pochampalli from Chirala, another town in Andhra
Pradesh, a couple of generations ago, perhaps as early as 1915 when the
workshops in Chirala are said to have been weaving ikkat Sarees, turbans etc.
One of the reasons why Pochampalli Sarees find a better market in India and
abroad is, the weavers use modern synthetic colors instead of the expensive
vegetable dyes for dying, thereby not only bringing down the cost of
production, but also getting a chance to be more creative by trying out complex
designs.
Since the 1960's Pochampalli ikkat-weavers were influenced by the paolu designs
of Gujarat. The reasons for this influence could be many. Migration of the
weavers could be one of them. However, there are some experts who feel that
more than migration it could be influence of the print media which could be one
of the major reasons. "Weavers have probably seen the Gujarati designs either
in a magazine or might have actually seen one of the patola fabrics. It is also
possible that weavers came across the designs at a handloom exhibition and
copied the design, says some experts.
Gadwal Silk Cottom / Cotton:
Sarees from Gadwal have an elegance and grace all its own. Available in cottons
and silks, these Sarees can easily be adapted to the modern lifestyle.
Venkatgiri Silk Cotton / Cotton:
Venkatgiri Sarees blend the simplicity of cotton with the ornamental zari
butas. Again, these Sarees are elegant with their unique charm.
Dharmavaram silk:
This center is known for ornately designed silk Sarees heavily decorated with
gold zari borders. Located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh,
Dharmavaram Sarees are a must-have in the women's wardrobes. During weddings
and festive occasions, the vibrant Sarees in contrasting colors add the much
needed gaiety.
Narayanpet silk
Narayanpet cotton
Madhavaram cotton
Guntur cotton
Bandar Petu Art Silk:
These Sarees have dobby borders.
Mangalgiri
Uppada cotton
Payakaropet cotton
Patur
Mutyampet Tie & Dye
Rajahmundry Tie & Dye
Rajahmundry Bandarulanka