These saris from the south Indian state of Andhra have extra gold thread in the weft and pallu, which is made of tissue. The specialty of the...
Gadwal Saris of Andhra
Gadwal in Andhra Pradesh is known for weaving saris in cotton weft, with richly brocaded gold borders and pallus with elaborate designs. These saris were originally woven for the royalty and the nobility. The borders and body of the sari are traditionally in dramatic colours. Now Gadwal is changing with the times and saris in silk and tassar are also being woven here.