Gadwal Saree – Time tested saree

Every saree lover knows the fame of the Gadwal saree, and it is a beautiful mix of fabric and designs. The entire Gadwal saree is made of cotton while its borders are designed in silk. Attributing its designs to the temples and their cultural architecture, one can see gorgeous and glamorous shapes adorning the borders and body of the saree.

The Gadwal Sarees are handwoven sarees, which were the primary source of income for the weavers of Andhra Pradesh. Gadwal sarees became very famous, and some weavers from Gadwal were sent to Benaras by the king to learn the art of weaving this enchanting saree. The outcome was a handwoven variety of Gadwal sarees that became immensely popular. The growth of textiles and handlooms took over the entire commercialization of Gadwal saree wherein the Gadwal sarees are now available in online saree sites.

Gadwal Saree is a mixture of cotton and silk, where the entire saree is cotton-weaved, and only the borders are of silk. The whole of the saree is designed in such a way that it can be worn for any occasion. The styles in which the Gadwal sarees are woven are the dovetailed weft borders, and the designs are made in contrasting colors. The Gadwal sarees are available in small, medium and large edges in a variety of online saree sites and saree shops. The golden zari work along the lengths of the borders gives it an exquisite touch. With the growing necessity of Gadwal sarees, the weaving advanced to the looms or textiles and, the designs were made a trend by the modern designers to suit the younger generation.

There are different variants of this Gadwal saree, and most preferred one is the  Sico Gadwal which is a blend of cotton and silk threads. This option is bought by many women who wish to wear the sheen of silk in their sarees but are looking for pocket-friendly fashion.

These sarees are now so famous that they are available in many countries. They can be bought through online saree shopping sites or in saree shops. Just drape this exquisite saree and be the diva that you are.