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The story
Pochampally and surrounding weaving centres are celebrated for tie-and-dye ikat in cotton and silk. The tradition became an important marker of Telangana's textile identity and received Geographical Indication recognition, while its geometric clarity helped it travel into modern interiors and fashion.
How it is made
Sections of warp, weft or both sets of yarn are tightly bound and repeatedly dyed before they reach the loom. The artisan aligns the pre-dyed yarns during weaving; tiny shifts create the characteristic softened outline of ikat motifs.
Materials and character
Cotton, silk and silk-cotton yarns are common. Colour may come from natural or synthetic dyes, and the precision of tying and alignment materially affects quality.
Why it matters
A technically demanding Telangana craft whose bold geometry works across ceremonial, festive and contemporary wardrobes.