Mangalagiri Handloom Sarees:
This blog talks about Mangalagiri Handloom sarees which are famous for their cotton and silk sarees.
Mangalagir comes between Vijayawada and Guntur on NH 5. Another speciality of this town is, it is situated below the hill of famous Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple.
The moment anyone think of Andhra Pradesh Handlooms, the name comes out of memory is Mangalagiri handlooms. This handicraft have the history of more than 500 years.
These sarees have good reputation for their cotton sarees. Mangalgiri handlooms gives good durability of the colours. These sarees are soft and comfortable to wear in any climate.
By using pit looms these sarees are weaved. It uses Warp and Weft method of weaving.
Cotton sarees are comfortable for daily and office wear due to its softness and comfort.
Mangalagiri handlooms produces dyed fabric as well. This fabric comes in plain or flora designs. These kind of fabrics are in very much demand.
This fabric is very famous for making blouses, Kurtis, duppattas etc.
Lot of Kalamkari work either Block or Pen Kalamkari happens on Mangalagiri plain cotton material.
Mangalagiri Handlooms was registered as one of the handicraft in the geographical Identification from Andhra Pradesh by Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
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