Uppada Violet Saree

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.