pattu sarees

MANGALAGIRI:
Mangalagiri in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh is famous for its special variety of saree, called Mangalagiri Saree. This saree, featuring tribal designs, is very much in demand in the fashion market.

Mangalagiri sarees, woven from cotton, feature borders with closely-knit patterns embroidered with ‘zari’ (gold-colored thread). Usually these patterns are minute checks or small simple frames. The ‘pallu’ (falling edge of saree) is embellished with stripes, a typical tribal style, created with gold-colored embroidery. These sarees come in a variety of rich colors.

VENKATAGIRI:

The simple and elegant opulence of Venkatgiri handlooms is apparent in their fine weave, lightweight softness and mostly understated geometric ornament. The yarn is a fine polished variety that yields a very shiney and smooth cloth

   GADWAL:   The fabric of the silk borders is composed of tussar or mulberry silk. The cotton-body these days have resplendent shades, embellished often with silk checks. This fabulous mix of silk and cotton makes for the recent trend of sico saris, 50% cotton and 50% silk. Gadwals woven from pure silk is there, but not as popular as the Sico. They are the saris of expensive range.