Traditional Handmade Pochampally Ikat Cotton Printed Saree for Women Durgi Stone Carvings This craft started with the

This craft started with the rise in the popularity of the local serpent deity Manasa

thought to have been created in the 13th century

it was only after the British popularised and protected the art that it became a widely used product

and make-up artists to serve the queen and the realm

Traditional Handmade Pochampally Ikat Cotton Printed Saree for Women Durgi Stone Carvings This craft started with thePochampalli Sarees, also known as Pochampalli Ikat, is a traditional garment that originates from Bhoodan Pochampally in the Nalgona District, Telangana State These sarees are distinguished by their characteristic Ikat prints. Ikat, also known as Ikkat, is a traditional technique that is used to dye garments. The process used to do so is known as Resist Dyeing, wherein a host of methods are used to prevent the dye from spreading all across the fabric.