The Unique weave of Pochampally sarees

Sraavanam Special Pochampally Sarees:  The simple yet unique Pochampally or Ikat Sarees as they are also known as are special sarees from the turf of Pochampally in Nalgonda District close to Hyderabad. Once a dying art , these geometric printed unique sarees have become popular thanks to the Government initiatives to uplift the artisans of this village who were on the verge of giving up the weaving of these beautiful sarees due to lack of patronage.

Available in cotton, silk and Sico ( blend of cotton and silk), these sarees are light weight and can be easily and effortlessly draped unlike the heavy Kanchivarams. The simple designs add to its appeal where the background is usually white or cream with the geometric prints and borders. The salwar sets are also available and the soft cottons can be very comfortable to wear in any season. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi who is known to encourage handlooms from various parts of India has Pochampally Sarees and dresses as part of her extensive Handloom wardrobe.

Great for any occasion the cotton Pochampally can be worn for any casual outings and the silks are great for any formal or wedding events. Ideal for the corporate look you can wear the Pochampally silk saree for any of your boardroom meetings or conference and you will surely stand out in the crowd. You could also look at wearing it for your Varalakshmi Vratham for this Sraavanam Season and also gift this saree as part of your Vayanam for any special person.With the weavers now diversifying from the traditional pattern to suit the modern tastes, are coming out with different patterns now in their designer collection of Pochampally sarees.So this Sraavanam ditch  the regular Kanchivaram and try out the Pochampally weave!