Known for creating unique motifs, the Uppada weavers use hand weaving techniques to create light weight sarees filled with exquisite designs. These sarees are lighter than Kanjivaram and Dharamavaram sarees and this is because the weavers only use pure lace and zari. The weavers take upto 10-60 days to weave magnificent sarees. The weaving process involves many aspects like laying out the designs, interweaving the silk with hand, and looming; all without using any modern weaving equipments.
Within the Uppada sarees itself, there are many types like plain Uppada pattu sarees, multi colour, checks uppada sarees, big borders, Uppada cotton sarees, and Uppada pattu saree with pochampally border among a few.
A speciality of the Uppada sarees is that the sarees are weaved in such a manner that the design shows on both sides of the saree. Many Uppada sarees are preferred to be worn by women for special occasions. The silk sarees of Uppada are so famous that the Uppada weavers were recognized by the Government of India and given the President’s Award in 1972!
Not only in India, but even the world over, the Uppada sarees have a magnificent impact on the textile industry. Even the Victoria Museum showcases a wonderful collection of Jamdani woven sarees, among which the Uppada silk sarees are exhibited.