Mangalagiri Sarees

The hamlet of Mangalgiri is a renowned traditional pilgrimage site. Over the years, there is yet another jewel in the crown! The Mangalagiri sarees.The distinct style of Mangalagiri sarees has made it the hub of weaving, producing one of the finest sarees of the Indian subcontinent. The connection with the temple and the weavers are highly intricate, where the pilgrims have to buy a saree from the weavers to offer it to the deity. The specialty of this sareeis that it can be woven only on a pit loom, which makes the weave so intricate without gaps. This Saree can only be created by the expert artisan who knows the tradition and earns expertise over weaving. Thus the art of Mangalgiri sarees, sustained along with the craftsman. Traditional Mangalgiri saree has no embellishments or motifs. The border or the Zari is filled with intricate embellishments and golden threads.The designs are also inspired by tribal designs. Over the years, the tradition of weaving has also been unaltered and remains inspiring for people to own, and often wear a piece of history as their drapery.

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