What are the distinctive features associated with Uppada pattu sarees?

by Aarushi Reddy studant

Sarees are the most worn clothing item in the whole Indian subcontinent that consists of a drape varying from 4.5m to 8m in length and 60cm to 1.2m in width. Although most of the people outside India thinks that saree is only designed and manufactured in a single style, that is not the case.

The styles of manufacturing are many and varied. According to the regions of India, the following are the styles of manufacturing saree-

•Central Styles

•Northern Styles

•Western Styles

•Eastern Styles

•Southern Styles

In the Southern techniques, there is Uppada pattu sarees wholesale which is quite popular. The Uppada village is located about 39 Kms from Kakinada which is a beach town in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The Uppada pattu sarees are known for their unique designs and manufactured with the cotton warp.

These sarees are known for their unique designs with a lot of zari work getting done on them. The thread count of Uppada pattu sarees is around 100 in both length and breadth. The look and light weight make these sarees among the most expensive sarees in the world. The average price of these sarees is between Rs 5000 to 20000.

Also, in the Southern styles is the Gadwal sarees wholesale business which originated in the town of Gadwal. It is situated between the rivers of Tungabhadra and Krishna. This town is not only known to co-exist between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. These sarees have a beautiful zari work, well-crafted Kuttu borders and light and easy to maintain fabric.

The way these sarees are manufactured are a distinctive feature of them. Kuttu is the art of joining in the border and pallu of the saree after it has been woven. The price of Gadwal sarees goes as high as Rs 20,000.

Jyothisareemandir is a traditional wedding store which sells new pattu sarees for women of all ages. They have become a symbol of unique quality at reasonable prices. Visit Jyothisareemandir.com to purchase sarees for all styles.