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The story
Uppada and neighbouring coastal weaving villages adapted the discontinuous extra-weft principles associated with Jamdani into a distinctive local silk tradition. The sarees became known for lightness, drape and intricate ornament without a heavy reverse surface.
How it is made
Working from a design plan, weavers insert small supplementary-weft threads by hand to build motifs while the ground cloth advances. Complex examples require two artisans and careful control of each motif.
Materials and character
Fine silk is typical, often paired with zari and coloured supplementary wefts. Contemporary versions vary widely, so fibre and zari claims should be independently verified.
Why it matters
An elegant Andhra Pradesh handloom that translates labour-intensive extra-weft artistry into a remarkably light saree.