Handlooms

Chirala Textiles, Chirala Handlooms
Chirala is well known for its textiles . A large quantity of oil is used in preparing yarn for weaving . Once the fabric is ready it is wrapped with wax & clay before being dyed in selected colours . more...

Dharmavaram Sarees, Dharmavaram Handlooms
Dharmavaram is famous for silk sarees all over the world. No functions complete without wearing these sarees. These sarees have simple, plain borders without much contrast. Borders are usually broad with brocaded gold patterns or butta, pallus of the sarees have exclusive designs. more...

Eluru Carpets, Eluru Handlooms
Eluru is famous for its thriving woollen pile carpet industry. The Persians who migrated to this part of the world during the Muhammaddin regime have developed the carpet industry. more...

Gadwal Sarees, Gadwal Handlooms
Gadwal is internationally renowned for beautiful sarees. The Sari body is cotton while the border and pallu are in silk. The cotton and silk fabrics are woven separately and then attached together. more...

Ikat Weaving Handlooms
Ikat is a skill of weaving randomly dyed yarn in natural zigzag or geometric patterns. It is truly an art of weaving that won accolades throughout the world. It originated in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh and now practised mainly in Puttapaka, Pochampalli and Chautuppal villages. more...

Kalamkari Fabrics, Machilipatnam Handlooms
The world famous Kalamkari Fabrics include includes a range of special mythological designs for Hindus, prayer carpets for Mohammadans, tent lining cloth, chintz, table clothes and curtain clothes printed in attractive colors. more...

Mangalagiri Sarees Mangalagiri Handlooms
Dress materials and sarees made from Mangalgiri cotton are extremely popular. Mangalgiri , located 12 Kms from Vijayawada is a prominent pilgrimage center in Andhra Pradesh . more...

Uppada Sarees Handlooms
Uppada, a beach town located 20 kms from Kakinada is famous for beautifully designed cotton sarees. At Peddapuram, 20 kms from Kakinada one can shop for exquisitely designed silk sarees produced by local artisans. more...

Venkatagiri
The Venkatagiri saris have graceful strains of gold all over. These sarees are available in cotton and silk, with pure silver zari and brocade designs in the border. more...