Small-Group Day Trip to Pochampally Textile Village from Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 5 hours
Spread over an attractive corner of the Deccan plateau, Pochampally is a well known silk weaving center in the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India. Every member of the artisan household is closely integrated with the intricate tie-dye process of Ikkat weaving. The craft has earned a reputation worldwide and a glimpse at the dexterous village folk explains why this enduring tradition has not only survived but also thrived!
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Spread over an attractive corner of the Deccan plateau, Pochampally is a well known silk weaving center in the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India. Every member of the artisan household is closely integrated with the intricate tie-dye process of Ikkat weaving. The craft has earned a reputation worldwide and a glimpse at the dexterous village folk explains why this enduring tradition has not only survived but also thrived!Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel, after a hearty breakfast, and will take you to visit the picturesque hills and valleys to Bhoodan Pochampally, about 40 kilometers southeast of Hyderabad.
Your professional guide will explain the history of this city while showing you around the city that had its name changed to Bhoodan Pochampally in 1951 when a rich landlord gifted his excess land to the Bhoodan movement. Bhoodan Pochampally, or Pochampalli, is an interesting city that is dominating in the silk and cotton industry with their geometrical patterns.The farmers import the raw materials from Dharmavaram and the products are sold through cooperative society right in the village while the rest are exported all over the world.
The guide will show you the textile weaving techniques which are run from their own houses, including tie-dye. Later, your guide will show you the vocational training and guidance institute for the rural youth by the Swamy Ramananda Thirtha Rural Institute. There is also a recently opened local art museum in the tourism complex that features the artistic style of weaving called Ikkat. The skillful designers of Ponchampalli transfer onto the warp and weft before being woven together.
Then, you will visit another place of interest in the village of Ponchampalli which is the famous house with 101 doors! Although it sounds unbelievable, this 80-year old dwelling is proof of its existence. Lord Markandeya, presiding deity and God of the weaving community in Ponchampalli is the protector if this village.
Your professional guide will explain the history of this city while showing you around the city that had its name changed to Bhoodan Pochampally in 1951 when a rich landlord gifted his excess land to the Bhoodan movement. Bhoodan Pochampally, or Pochampalli, is an interesting city that is dominating in the silk and cotton industry with their geometrical patterns.The farmers import the raw materials from Dharmavaram and the products are sold through cooperative society right in the village while the rest are exported all over the world.
The guide will show you the textile weaving techniques which are run from their own houses, including tie-dye. Later, your guide will show you the vocational training and guidance institute for the rural youth by the Swamy Ramananda Thirtha Rural Institute. There is also a recently opened local art museum in the tourism complex that features the artistic style of weaving called Ikkat. The skillful designers of Ponchampalli transfer onto the warp and weft before being woven together.
Then, you will visit another place of interest in the village of Ponchampalli which is the famous house with 101 doors! Although it sounds unbelievable, this 80-year old dwelling is proof of its existence. Lord Markandeya, presiding deity and God of the weaving community in Ponchampalli is the protector if this village.
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