Gadag

Lying in the cotton (Jayadhar variety) belt of Karnataka in South India, people in Gadag are engaged in mainly two professions - agriculture and saree weaving. Sarees traditionally called 'Gaadi Dhadi,' have been worn by women from Northern Karnataka and the neighbouring Maharashtra State.


Artisans in this region have been weaving sarees for more than a century now, and this cluster though specialized in cotton weaving, has diversified into mercerized yarn and silk weaving also. 


Also know as Gadugina Seeri, the sarees in cotton exude lustrous shine with their borders and pallus that add intrinsic value to each creation by the local artisans. The colours in a combination that matches the surroundings have found conspicuous presence in the weaves that are profound in quality and richness.


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