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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 . It is famous
for the Panakala Swamy temple
Narasimha Swamy temple in
Mangalgiri town. |
Pochampalli Silk & Cotton Sarees
Pochampally is famous on account
of its exquisitely designed silk
& cotton sarees. The designs are
simple geometrical patterns
based on lkat process of
weaving.
The Pochampalli textiles are
made using the tie and dye
technique of yarn. Different
coloured yarns are woven into
geometrical designs. Dress
materials, sarees and
home-furnishings are also made
in these designs. Pochampalli
sarees and dress materials are
available in both cotton and
silk. |
 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.
Bandarulanka, 4 kms from
Amalapuram is yet another famous
place for choicest silk and
cotton sarees woven locally. |
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. The bright
Venkatagiri saris have pleasant
colours with golden dots,
leaves, parrots or simple
geometrical designs.
Two ancient forts that once
belonged to the local zamindars
are also worth a visit. |
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