Gadwal is a quaint, little town nestled in the Mahabub nagar district of Telegana region in Andhra Pradesh and is famous for its tradional hand-woven saris. The saris woven by the weavers of this town are called Gadwal sarees. The traditional Gadwal saree is a combination of cotton and silk. The body is cotton and usually has a checkered patern on the body while the border and Pallu has gold or zari in silk. These saris are preferred for daily use by the housewives and office goers.
Here are some Best Collections Of Gadwal Sarees
Dark pink handloom gadwal silk saree with zari work all over and a rich border and pallu in a contrasting shade of green makes this a saree you’d want to save for those special weddings and occasions!
It was believed that the local Raja had sent his weavers to learn the patterns and motifs of Banaras. However, the patterns in Gadwal sarees do not have any resemblances to Banarasi sarees. They have more in common with south-east Indian motifs like florals, hamsa, peacock, and mango.
The traditional weavers of Gadwal use a interlocked-weft technique. The borders have contrasting colors. This method is known as Kupadam or tippadum in Telugu. The weavers of Gadwal sarees source their silks and cottons from Karnataka while the zari is from Surat. Since Gadwal sarees are worn on religious and other auspicious occasions it’s also known as ‘Puja’ Saris. Gadwal sarees also make ideal wedding gifts for family and friends.
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Black SiCo sari from Gadwal The fine fabric with an ink blue zari border and an olive green pallu is a wonderful choice for a casual visit to your in-laws’ or for an evening of music. You could pair it with silver jewellery or pearl jewels.
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This Peacock blue and magenta zari is handloom gadwal silk with traditional oval zari buttas on the body. The pallu has mango and diamond pattern weave in zari. Embellish this sari with traditional coin chain also known as kaasu mala and matching bangles for a full-on traditional look.
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The rich mehandi design on Gadwal silk sarees is a gadwal trademark. This sari is ideal for one’s wedding trouseau. The maang tikka, large earrings with jumkas, bangles and necklace paint a picture of a perfect Indian woman.
Traditional Gadwal Cotton Saris – Ideal for summer get-togethers and other events.
The Kantha embroidery on this pure white gadwal saree is a unique fusion of a South Indian weave and Bengali embroidery. The petals of the floral motif and gati geometric work make it a truly unique piece.
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Trendy Cotton Gadwal Saree in enamel blue with a multi-hue brownish maroon border. The rainbow pallu is the highlight of this sari. This sari has been designed keeping mind the changing market trends and designs. However, the traditional checks on the body have been maintained.
Gadwal sarees both cotton and silk saris are slowly becoming popular among people of the other Indian states. The price of cotton gadwal saree ranges anywhere between INR 1,000 and INR 10,000/-.