Pochampally Ikat

Pochampally Ikat from Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh is made of natural materials such as cotton, silk or a combination of both, with evocative designs of the diffused diamond or chowka. The making involves tying and dyeing of the threads in a visualized design before weaving the fabric. The fabric so woven has been used as sarees for centuries. Now, it is also used for furnishing, textiles and textile goods. Pochampally Ikat consists of fabric made by tying and dying the yarn prior to weaving, mainly cotton, silk, or a combination of both. It is characterized by its bold, diffused and geometrical motifs offset by wide single-colored borders. The diffused edges of the designs are its uniqueness.