Dharmavaram Handloom Silk Sarees and Silk Pavadas are exclusively made of mulberry silk woven by hand. The material is made from 100% pure silk from Mulberry cocoons. These sarees are often used for making classical dance costumes for Bharath Natyam and Kuchipudi dancers.
Dharmavaram Sarees are essentially made with elaborate zari work woven on them in resplendent colours. The characteristic Dharmavaram saree has broad solid colour borders with intricately woven brocaded gold border. Green, silver and pink coloured zari also used.This adds to elegance and grandeur of the textile. The zari for borders is used in warp and for pallu and body zari is used in weft.
Designs and Motifs represented on pallu and body of saree are symbolic of flora and fauna, are largely inspired by temple murals and paints from Lepakshi temple, near Anantapur. Recently scenes from epics are also largely depicted. Leaf, Flower, Fruit, animals and bird designs are largely incorporated in Dharmavaram sarees. Peacock and Parrot designs are however the most popular and most traditionally used.
Presence of Kuttu, where border is independently created and attached to the body of the saree of pavada using special techniques is a characteristic of Dharamavaram Sarees. However kuttu is not prevalant in pallu. Single side border would have one side kuttu and double side border has two kuttus. Materials can also be made without kuttu.
The semi-arid tropical climate and the quality of water contribute to the colour fast nature of the yarn during production. It is eco-friendly, highly durable and enhances the grandeur and aura of the lady wearing it in social functions. Though worn in all weather conditions, it is better suited for cool or cold climate. It is most appropriate for grand functions.
GI Tag Registration Date : 31 March 2014
GI Tag Number : 215
Certificate Number : 207
Geographical Area : Andhra Pradesh
Special Cover Release Date : 07 August 2021
Cancellation : Vijayawada 520 001
Type : GI Tag Special Cover
Cover Identification Number : AP/26/2021
This cover has a small replica of a Dharmavaram Saree affixed on it.
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Enlarged View of Cancellation
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