In India, wearing a saree is a form of cultural expression. It is the attire recognized as the identity of Indian women, throughout the world. The graceful look that a woman has when draped in a saree is unmatched. This elegance is not possible with salwar kameez and the Western style of clothing. Also, with regard to traditional events and cultural programs, the Saree is considered to be the most appropriate dress for lady participants.
India is a country where each region has some differences in culture; there are numerous customs and traditions. But there is one thing that is common for womenfolk of all cultural backgrounds – wearing a saree. Though the style of wearing sarees may differ in some regions, the saree is treated as an expression of Indian culture by all women. Even the zorastrians who fled from Iran to settle in India wear sarees like Gujratis, the area where they settled.
When we speak of sarees, a special mention needs to be made of the two Telugu speaking states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The sarees woven in some towns/villages of these two states are popular in the whole country. It would now be worthwhile to briefly focus on a few of those renowned Telugu sarees.
- Pochampally sarees: It is in the district of Nalgonda, Telangana, that Pochampally village is situated. The sarees that are woven in this place come with geometric patterns and, cotton and silk are the fabrics that are used in them. Whether you prefer the latest designs or traditional ones, you will find your pick among Pochampally sarees.
- Narayanpet sarees: The town of Narayanpet is located in Telangana State’s Mahabubnagar district. If you are searching for silk/cotton sarees having a traditional look, then Narayanpet sarees will be ideal. These sarees are of light- weight, too.
- Gadwal sarees: These sarees are again from a town of Mahabubnagar district- Gadwal. Here, the unique feature is that the Gadwal saree comes with a border of silk thread, while cotton is the fabric for its body. The sarees are made in attractive colors such as maroon and parrot- green.
- Mangalagiri sarees: Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh is at a distance of just over ten kilometers from Vijayawada. The speciality of the cotton sarees woven here is that they have copper/gold threadwork on them.
- Dharmavaram sarees: Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur is the district in which Dharmavaram town is situated. The town is well- known for sarees specifically made for brides and which come with golden zari. The body of a Dharmavaram saree contrasts with its borders and pallu. An extensive range of patterns is there in these sarees.
Apart from the above, the sarees made in the towns of Venkatagiri and Uppada of Andhra Pradesh are famous, as well.
Availability of sarees in Hyderabad
When one intends to purchase Telugu sarees, there is no necessity to look beyond the city of Hyderabad. The capital of Telangana has numerous shopping centers that carry out sales of all varieties of sarees made in the two Telugu states. Individuals residing in different geographic locations of the country visit Hyderabad especially to purchase these sarees. In fact, in almost every major commercial area of the twin cities you find shops where the varied types of Telugu sarees are sold.
If you travel to specific towns of the Telugu states, you will be able to buy only those sarees that are locally made there. On the other hand, if you choose Hyderabad to purchase the sarees, that will be the best decision! Whatever might be your exact preference, you shall surely find the sarees.