Gadwal sari

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| caption = Gadwal silk saree weaving by Gadwal weavers

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| area = Gadwal, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana

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Gadwal sari is a handcrafted woven sari style in Gadwal of Jogulamba Gadwal district in the Indian state of Telangana. It was registered as one of the geographical indication from Telangana by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.{{cite news|title=Geographical Indication|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hans/2016-01-23/Geographical-Indication/201919|accessdate=27 January 2016|work=The Hans India|date=23 January 2016}}{{cite web|title=State Wise Registration Details of G.I Applications |url=http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_18November2015.pdf |website=Geographical Indication Registry |accessdate=28 January 2016 |page=5 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201065403/http://ipindia.nic.in/girindia/treasures_protected/registered_GI_18November2015.pdf |archivedate=1 February 2016 }} They are most notable for the Zari on the saris. The sari consists of a cotton body , silk border, and zari pallu. with silk pallu which is also given a new name Sico saris. The weave is so light that the saree can be packed in a matchbox.{{cite news|title=Gorgeous Gadwal|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/300210/gorgeous-gadwal.html|accessdate=28 January 2016|work=Deccan Herald}}

The Brahmotsavas of Tirupati begins with the deity's idol being adorned with Gadwal Saree.

Gadwal Handloom Centre

[http://www.gadwalhandloomcentre.com/ Gadwal Handloom Centre], established in 1946 by the late Ratan Babu Rao, was mainly responsible for the widespread knowledge and detail regarding the Gadwal Sari.

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