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Narayanpet Cluster, Narayanpet District, Telangana — A timeless textile born from the confluence of Maratha royal patronage and Telangana’s handloom mastery. Granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2012 , the Narayanpet saree is celebrated for its lightweight checked body , vibrant vegetable dyes, and distinctive temple borders. Its most astonishing technical feat? Eight sarees are woven simultaneously on a single loom — a feat requiring 56 yards of silk mounted at once. Loved for its aff…

Siddipet Handloom Cluster, Telangana — A globally recognized textile art form, the Gollabhama saree is distinguished by its enchanting milkmaid (Gollabhama) motifs inspired by Lord Krishna’s lore and the Golla community. Protected by a Geographical Indication (GI) tag , these sarees are woven using a complex tie‑and‑dye (Ikat) technique on pure cotton. Despite international fame, the weaver community has collapsed from 2,000 to just six artisans , earning a mere ₹350 per saree. This is the story …

Gadwal Cluster, Jogulamba Gadwal District, Telangana — A legacy woven with precision and patience. Recognised with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2010 under the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999 (Application No. 202). The Gadwal saree is renowned for its lightweight cotton body intricately joined with a heavy silk pallu and borders using the ancient interlocking weft technique . This handcrafted wonder is so finely woven that it can be packed into a matchbox — a hallmark of su…

Bhoodan Pochampally Cluster, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District, Telangana — A constellation of 80–100 villages globally renowned as the “Silk City” . The Pochampally saree holds the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag awarded in 2005 (Application No. 48). Each textile is born from the ancient double Ikat technique – a complex resist-dyeing method where both warp and weft are tied and dyed before weaving, creating geometric poetry that has adorned Indian heritage for centuries. GI Tag…

Geographical Indications (GI) of Telangana Protecting Heritage, Empowering Artisans | Textiles, Handicrafts & Culinary Treasures 18+ GI Products | Pochampally Ikat (2005) – First from State | Hyderabad Haleem – First Non‑Veg GI in India The Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a form of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) that provides a robust legal framework to protect and preserve products intrinsically linked to a specific region. It serves as a vital tool for economic empowerment and cultura…