Ponduru Khadi Sarees

Khadi woven in Ponduru, a small village 30 kilometers from Srikakulam city, acquired fame in the preindependence era when Mahatma Gandhi mentioned its virtues in Young India, the national weekly that Gandhiji edited. One of the finest, Ponduru khadi is soft to the touch and comfortable on the skin. Sold as yardage fabric, sarees, dhotis, towels, shirts and more, Ponduru khadi is widely in demand in various countries across the globe and especially chosen by people of India and in particular by senior citizens and People Representatives, for its high quality and sheer simplicity. The Ponduru Khadi was worn by eminent personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Akkineni Nageshwar Rao etc who were impressed by its shine.