Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees and Paavadas

Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees and Paavadas
Geographical indication
Type Textile
Area Venkatagiri, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh
Country India
Material

Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees and Paavadas are textiles woven by hand with mulberry silk and zari.[1] They are made in Dharmavaram of Kurnool district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was registered as one of the geographical indication from Andhra Pradesh by Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.[2][3]

History

Kriya Shakthi Vodavaru Swamy named Dharmavaram after the name of his mother, Dharmambai in the year 1153-54 AD. By 19th century, silk handloom industry emerged as the main occupation. Paintings on the roof wall of Lepakshi temple and Latha Mandapam depicts the designs of Dharmavaram saris.[4]

Stages of production

The production of the Dharmavaram saris and Paavadas includes different stages which includes:[4]

Pre-loom process

Usage

The saris are worn in winter or cold conditions, for functions, and are mostly used by dancers of Bharath Natyam and Kuchipudi.[4]

References

  1. "Made in India: a look at some of the latest Indian products that got GI status". The Indian Express. 1 February 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. "Geographical Indication". The Hans India. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. "State Wise Registration Details of G.I Applications" (PDF). Geographical Indication Registry. p. 7. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "Geographical Indications Journal" (PDF) 37. Government of India. 28 November 2013: 63–73. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
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