India is a prosperous country and India has got this prosperity from its culture and arts. There are many arts in India, which are very difficult to mention together. You will see some art on canvas and some in sarees.
There are also some arts, which are centuries old and many traditions are also associated with them. Today we will tell you about one such saree, which is associated with both fashion and religion.
We will talk about Venkatagiri sarees. Venkatagiri Saree is quite famous in Venkatagiri, Andhra Pradesh and it dates back to the year 1700. Today we will tell you some interesting things related to this saree.
History of Venkatagiri Saree
Venkatagiri sarees are cotton sarees with zari work, which are famous for Jamdani style weaving. These sarees are made in Venkatagiri only. This is the same city, which has been a symbol of the love story of Srinivas, an incarnation of Shri Krishna, and Padmavati, an incarnation of Shri Lakshmi.
These saris are being made in this city for centuries. This is one of the many varieties of sarees made in South India. The best part is that they were prepared according to the weather of South India. Even today their texture is traditional.
It is said that earlier these sarees were specially made for the king of the city and his family. The artisans who made this saree were given money on demand. Time changed and this saree reached the common people also. Today this saree is famous not only among city dwellers but across the country.
What is special about Venkatagiri sarees?
Venkatagiri saree is made of cotton and has fine zari work. Now with time, this saree has also started coming in silk fabric and it is known as Venkatagiri Pattu Silk Saree.
In this, you will find almost all the popular colours. If you talk about the design, now the designs of parrots, buds, flowers and Keri etc. are also seen in it. However, earlier these sarees used to come only in check work of zari.
Where can I get this saree?
Apart from South India, you will find this saree online shopping portal or in any good South Indian handloom shop. You will get this saree from Rs 2000 to more.
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