TEXTILES OF TELANGANA

TEXTILES OF TELANGANA

Telangana is located in the middle of the Indian Peninsula's eastern shore on the Deccan Plateau. Telangana is a semi-arid region with a hot, dry climate that predominates. Telangana's culture combines Persian traditions with local customs. Telangana has a great deal of potential for handloom and textile production, including Pochampally, Ikkat Handloom Products, Siddipet Handlooms, Nayaranpet Handlooms, Gadwal Handlooms, Banjara Embroidery, and Cotton Durries. Because of its unique collection of handloom weavers' fine arts and artefacts, the handloom industry holds a special place in the nation. Over the years, Telangana's ethnic handloom design has served to highlight the state's rich cultural heritage. The employment of the State's workforce is mostly dependent on the handloom sector.

Sarees made of silk are famously produced in Telangana. Rich ethnicity and texture may be found in handloom sarees with exquisite designs. Silk sarees are actually quite beautiful when they are embellished with elaborate for weddings, events, and festivals. beautifully plated in gorgeous gold, embellished and brocaded. Additionally, it produces cotton and is renowned for its cutting-edge plant dye extraction.

POCHAMPALLY SAREES

The Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Telengana is where Pochampally sarees are made. Due to its resemblance to the Ikat form of fabric dying, one of the state's oldest dyed designs is also known as Pochampally Ikat. A Pochampally saree typically has geometric motifs. Although the saree's name is less well-known in the northern portions of India, it is one of the most well-known in the southern region.

The origins of Pochampally sarees can be found in the Nalgonda district, at a place called Bhoodan Pochampally. It rose to popularity in the 1800s and was one of the most popular commodities traded along the Silk Road. Due to their enduring appeal, traditional Indian sarees are now worn all over the world.

 The richness and strength it radiates are among the main factors in its attractiveness. Bhoodan Pochampally even made it onto UNESCO's preliminary list of World Heritage Sites under the heading "iconic saree weaving clusters of India." This widespread acclaim has also helped Pochampally sarees gain popularity.

Ikat and Pochampally saree designs are very different from one another. The warp and weft threads of the saree are coloured with the elaborate motifs that will be displayed on it, and then the saree is woven. The Pochampally stands out and wins popularity with many women who appreciate traditional sarees because to this novel method of dye printing a fabric. The fabric used to create this particular saree is known as sico and is a special combination of silk and cotton. The Pochampally saree is popular among women all across the nation because of its intriguing weaving technique and background.The colour combination of black and white, which may be woven into a pattern of checks, triangles, stripes, and more, is one of the most iconic Pochampally designs. Zari is heavily woven into the pallus of the heavier Pochampally saree variations.

GADWAL SAREES

The Jogulamba Gadwal district in the Indian state of Telangana's Gadwal is home to the handcrafted, woven Gadwal sari. The Zari on their saris is what makes them most distinctive. The sari, which also goes by the name Sico saris,

has a cotton body and a silk pallu. Because of the thin weave, the saree may be stored in a matchbox. The Gadwal Saree is placed on the deity's idol to start the Tirupati Brahmotsavas. The late Ratan Babu Rao founded the Gadwal Handloom Center in 1946, and it is mostly his work that has contributed to the general understanding and depth of information about the Gadwal Sari.

Because of the many weaving patterns on the side borders, the sarees are glossy and have a distinct charm and character. Depending on the design concepts, the borders' widths can vary. The saree base or body may also feature butti weaves or other jaal motifs, such as a Paithani or Banglori silk saree, but the border patterns are what give the garment its distinctive look. The borders feature striped patterns, floral and leaf jaal motifs, temple and coin themes, and more. The borders of the sarees have the most appealing contrasts, which make them both elegant and practical for all kinds of events.

The saree's base is plain, and checkered-looking stripes are woven in with a cotton or simply silk combination. The saree has a diverse appearance depending on the pattern concept. A drape panel divided with enormous flower wales and leaves, or woven buttis with shrub or flower designs all around.

GOLLABAMA SIDDIPET SAREES

The tie and dye weaves are another name for the Siddipet weave. These weaves' originality comes from the way the distinctive pattern and colour are transferred to the warp and weft threads. After that, these are combined. The Siddipet handlooms use a tie and dye technique for dyeing, in which the warp and weft are tie-dyed separately before being woven to produce distinctive patterns on the completed fabric. Pure cotton is used to weave the fabric at Siddipet. This weaving makes use of hues that come from natural sources and similar combinations. Prior to adopting the Pochampally type, the Gollabama Saree, with its unique Butta motifs, was the main handloom variation in Siddipet.’

LAMBADIES TRIBES OF TELANGANA

  

 IN TELANGANA the Banjaras or Lambadies are a prevalent indigenous community. The women of the tribe continue to wear their traditional attire, but the men of the tribe have adapted to wearing the dhoti-kurta. The Lambadi women wear a long, ankle-length skirt, a shirt, and a ghoonghat or dupatta as part of their traditional attire (an additional piece of cloth). Their attire is heavy, loud, and incredibly colourful. The skirts and dupattas have substantial borders, and the entire garment is embellished with mirror, bead, and stone work. They furthermore sport anklets, bracelets, and other jewellery. Saree and a blouse are worn by women from all communities. Salwar kameez are also worn by some Muslim ladies.

 Telangana's nomads produce a lot of needlework and embroidery in the Banjara style. High-spirited clothing represents the Banjaras' vibrant and rustic way of life. The needlework created by the Gujarat and Kutch Banjaras differs from that of the Banjaras of Telangana.

 Brightness and originality are combined to create embroidery that is genuinely one-of-a-kind in both style and quality. Numerous geometrical combinations, including as triangles, squares, and diamonds, can be seen in the complex stitching created by this art form. The vivid life style of the Banjaras is partly represented by the vibrant threads used in the needlework. The majority of the time, quilted blue or brown cloth is used for needlework. Intricate embroidery is made with cotton or woollen thread. By doing this, the colour contrast is made to stand out.

In addition to skirts, salwar suits, blouses, and other items for ladies, Banjara embroidery is used to create a variety of products, including bags, purses, belts, cushion and pillow covers, quilts, and bed spreads. In addition to gold, the embroidery also uses silver, cowries, brass, and animal bones. Customers from all around the world enjoy and adore the products for their pastoral allure and elegance.

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