Puttapaka Sari is a saree made in Puttapaka village, Samsthan Narayanpuram mandal in Nalgonda district, India. It is known for its unique Puttapaka tie and dye style of sarees.
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The Weave
The design is over 200 years old. The ikat is warp-based unlike most other ikats designed predominantly on weft. The labour-intensive double ikat [warp and weft] is their strength. The warp design requires linear tying of the silk yarn strands. The unique design focus is on symmetry without undermining aesthetics. It closely resembles Sambalpuri saree.
Cottage industry
The community of weavers involved are Puttapaka Padmashalis. The weavers sell their sarees for Rs.2000 locally. Noted handloom designer, Gajam Anjaiah is known for the Puttapaka designs. But the Puttapaka sarees are marketed as Pochampally sarees and often sold under their name and not as Puttapaka saree.
Fourth Highest Civilian Award (Padma Shree Award)
Gajam Anjaiah received Padma Shri award in 2013 for Art-Handloom Weaving category. Gajam Govardhana received Padma Shri award in 2011 for Art-Handloom Weaving category.