Venkatagiri cotton ( Without blouse)
Venkatagiri is a historic town, municipality, and mandal headquarters located in the Tirupati district (formerly part of the Nellore district) of Andhra Pradesh, India. Globally celebrated for its centuries-old textile heritage, it is widely recognized for producing fine, hand-woven Venkatagiri sarees
Venkatagiri is globally renowned for its handloom weaving industry, which has sustained thousands of local artisans for over 300 years.
The Craft: Venkatagiri Sarees are exceptionally lightweight, durable, soft, and comfortable-initially woven using fine muslin and high-count unbleached cotton exclusively for South Indian royalty.
Design & Techniques: They feature intricate Jamdani-style weaving, distinct solid gold borders (pettu), and extra-weft metallic gold zariwork. Common traditional motifs woven into the fabric include dots, coins, parrots, peacocks, lotuses, and mangoes.
GI Tag: The weave has been awarded a formal Geographical Indication (GI) tag to protect its unique craftsmanship and heritage. The town also hosts the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology
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Perfect For:Daily Wear, office, casual, outing and gifting