Mangalagiri in
Guntur District of
Andhra Pradesh is famous for its special variety of
saree, called Mangalagiri Saree. This saree, featuring tribal designs, is very much in demand in the fashion market.
Mangalagiri sarees, woven from cotton, feature borders with closely-knit patterns embroidered with ‘zari’ (gold-colored thread). Usually these patterns are minute checks or small simple frames. The ‘pallu’ (falling edge of saree) is embellished with stripes, a typical tribal style, created with gold-colored embroidery. These sarees come in a variety of rich colors.
