Historical And Traditional Gadwal Saree Makes Us Modern

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Gadwal sarees are known for its beautiful mix of fabric and designs and it is the most popular handwoven material in Andhra Pradesh.The entire sari is made of cotton while its borders are designed in silk. Attributing its designs to the temples and their architecture shows beautiful and exotic shapes adorning the borders and body of the sari.
Gadwal Saree is a mixture of cotton and silk, where the entire drape is completely cotton-weaved and while, the borders are of silk. The whole match up is done in such a way that one can wear these saris for any occasion. The styles in which the Gadwal saris are woven are interlocked weft borders wherein the designs are made available in contrasting colours. One can get the Gadwal sari in small, medium and large borders.
The weaving technique used to design the Gadwal sarees is the interwoven weft technique which was traditionally known as Kupadam and the weaving style for the borders was known as kumbam. These sarees were woven in pure Silk as well and were made available in contrasting colors like lime green or a canary yellow.
Gadwall sarees was intricate with different ...
... colours and are mainly famous for different types of zari borders. In fact, the designs have also grown beyond the shapes and architecture of the temple.The zari work in gold and silver along the borders is the cult that Gadwal sarees have pepped up the fashion ramp. Beyond the regular designs that are adapted from geometry and the temple architecture of Gadwal.
The textiles of Gadwal have commercialized their sarees globally. The export of these saris is on a large scale, especially to countries like U.S, U.K, and some parts of Europe.
One can wear it to a simple party and even a grand wedding. The zari work in silver and golden along with the bright hues in which these saris are available give it a rich and elegant look, something that is not always apparent in a simple cotton sari. Gadwal sarees are suitable for both warm and cold climates. With the rich and exquisite look, the sari is good for any kind of occasion.The gold or silver zari border allows one to choose either golden or silver.
Interesting Facts
• These saris can be folded to the size of a match box.
• The sico variety is more famous than the regular silk variety of Gadwal.
• They are good gift options for people living in abroad. People buy in dozens whenever they have to make an abroad trip as they are light weight and easy to carry.
• This saree forms one of the timeless collections of stylish designer sarees in south India.