The Uppada Jamdani silk saree dates back to the 18th century when Jamdani, a Persian word, denoting an art of weaving that originated in Bengal, was revived and introduced to weavers in the twin coastal villages of Uppada-Kothapalli in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh.
The saree, also coined as Andhra Uppada is inspired by the Jamdani tradition but maintains a distinct local character resulting in acquisition of a GI tag in 2009 , with paisley, floral and geometric motifs woven on the finest of pure silk.Cotton is used for both Warp and Weft and Zari for Extra Warp & Extra Weft.Threads are interlaced to form the designs and no wonder, the magnificence of the saree shines through every thread.
Uppada Jamdhani silk
The Uppada Jamdani silk saree dates back to the 18th century when Jamdani, a Persian word, denoting an art of weaving that originated in Bengal, was revived and introduced to weavers in the twin coastal villages of Uppada-Kothapalli in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh.
The saree, also coined as Andhra Uppada is inspired by the Jamdani tradition but maintains a distinct local character resulting in acquisition of a GI tag in 2009 , with paisley, floral and geometric motifs woven on the finest of pure silk.Cotton is used for both Warp and Weft and Zari for Extra Warp & Extra Weft.Threads are interlaced to form the designs and no wonder, the magnificence of the saree shines through every thread.











