Pochampally saree
Pochampally silk sarees are the purely silk woven in ikat style of dyeing.
Pochampally village of Nalgonda district are very popular for their geometric designs made by the Ikat technique.
Pochampally Silk Saree is also known as Pochampally Ikat or the Pochampally Pattu.
It is a handwoven saree from India’s lively state of Telangana.
These sarees are silk and handwoven.
It has a special type of tie and die technique, where the silk threads are dyed with colours and then weaved into a saree.
This stunning textile beauty illustrates the regions excellent craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
The pochampally cotton saree, made up of pure cotton, its not only a visual joy but also a pleasant dress.
The fabric is light and breathable it was allowing for easy movement and a comfortable experience throughout the day.
These sarees are represent the elegance and grace, making them popular among women who loves the traditional Indian dresses.
History of pochampally sarees
The ikat pochampally sarees have a special character of designs and they are
Different from other Ikat producing areas all over India.
Pochampally sarees history can be traced an area known as Bhoodan Pochampally it is in Nalgonda district.
This sarees are very popular and that has a transcended generations and it is now a globally favored traditional fancy saree from India.
The art of ikkat was newly started in 1953 in Pochampally.
An old man named KarnatiAnantaramulu went to Benaras in Gujarat and took training and brought the art from ikat to light with silk.
The ikat art was granted patent rights by the Government of India in 2003.
It can be termed as a great achievement for the weavers in the history of the country.
The Pochampally saree was granted Geographical Identification, Geographical Indication or Intellectual Rights Protection in 2005.
Ikat style made in Pochampally is recognized as the registered property of Pochampally Handloom sarees.
Technique of pochampally sarees
The uniqueness of silk sarees from Pochampally lies in the transfer of intricate designs and colors on to the wrap and the weft threads after that they weave them together, and this is known as double ikat textiles.
This sarees are woven by silk, handloom Pochampally silk sarees come in a variety of colors that are extracted from natural sources and their blends.
The ikat weaves involve the yarn being dyed then each strand dyed on the basis of the final pattern that has been decided.
All this requires great skill and perfection.
Though the method is very similar to the tie and dye method, the real difference is that here the yarn is dyed before weaving which is rather complex.
The yarn for the wrap and the weft is stretched on wrapping blocks in the form of quarter circle.
The thread wrap as well as weft is stretched on it and divided into a numbers of sets.
Later the designs are tied in the sets while the yarn is held on the wrapping block.
For dyeing, the yarn is taken off, but when dry, it is again stretched, partly opened and tied again for dyeing.
This process is repeated several times.
Designs generally are worked out on a graph paper. Great care is taken in putting the wrap on the loom, keeping all the threads in position for the design to work.
There are about 5000 handloom weavers in pochampally who can weave and create a sarees in traditional ikat style and design.
When to wear a pochampally saree
Pochampally saree is perfect choice for any occasion.
The cotton Pochampally can be worn for any casual meetings or outings and the silks are great for any formal or the wedding events.
This saree is ideal for the corporate look you can wear the Pochampally silk saree for any of your office meetings or conferences.
You can also wear it for religious and traditional festivals and also give this saree for any special person as a gift.
How to care a pochampally saree
The saree should be hand washed with moderate detergent or the shampoo.
Keep the saree cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Fold it neatly and place it in a muslin or cotton cloth to protect it from damage.
Avoid using hard chemicals like bleach, which harms the delicate threads of the fabric.
After washing the saree, squeeze off the excess water very gently without twisting the saree after that hang the saree in the shade to dry naturally.
Avoid the direct sunlight exposure as it may cause colour fading.
To avoid damage, iron the Pochampally Cotton Saree in a low temperature.
Where to purchase a pochampally saree
We can buy a pochampally saree in online stores, local stores, shopping malls, or directly by the designers.
In online shopping, they have many designs, colours, styles and themes are all available and we can choose what we like most.
Online shopping has pochampally sarees with pure quality but we have to check for reviews and ratings for quality also for the clarity of the product.
In local stores or shopping malls we can experience the saree by trials. Also by touching the saree to check the saree quality directly.
We can also purchase a saree directly from the designers. They will provide the saree with pure quality.
