1. Kalamkari
Kalamkari is a traditional textile art where artists paint designs on cloth using a bamboo pen called kalam. Natural vegetable dyes are used to create detailed patterns and mythological scenes. Two famous styles are Srikalahasti Kalamkari (hand-painted) and Machilipatnam or Pedana Kalamkari (block-printed).
2. Uppada Silk Sarees
Uppada Jamdani sarees are light-weight silk sarees woven in Uppada village in East Godavari district. The sarees are known for their fine weaving and beautiful floral patterns.
Features
- Lightweight silk
- Intricate weaving
- Traditional floral design
1. Kalamkari
Kalamkari is a traditional textile art where artists paint designs on cloth using a bamboo pen called kalam. Natural vegetable dyes are used to create detailed patterns and mythological scenes. Two famous styles are Srikalahasti Kalamkari (hand-painted) and Machilipatnam or Pedana Kalamkari (block-printed).
2. Uppada Silk Sarees
Uppada Jamdani sarees are light-weight silk sarees woven in Uppada village in East Godavari district. The sarees are known for their fine weaving and beautiful floral patterns.
3. Etikoppaka Toys
Etikoppaka toys are traditional lacquered wooden toys made in Etikoppaka village. They are painted with natural dyes and decorated with smooth shiny lacquer designs.
Features
- Eco-friendly colors
- Wooden craft
- Often shaped like animals and dolls
4. Kondapalli Toys
Kondapalli toys are colorful wooden toys made in Kondapalli village near Vijayawada. Artisans carve the toys from soft wood and paint them with bright natural colors. These toys often show village life, animals, and mythological characters.
Features:-Hand-carved wooden toys,Bright colors,Used in festivals like Sankranti
5. Bidriware
Bidriware is a traditional metal handicraft known for its beautiful silver inlay work on a black metal surface. The craft originated in the town of Bidar, but it is also practiced by artisans in parts of Andhra Pradesh and nearby regions. The base metal used is mainly a mix of zinc and copper, and artisans carefully embed thin sheets or wires of pure silver into the surface to create intricate patterns.
4. Kondapalli Toys
Kondapalli toys are colorful wooden toys made in Kondapalli village near Vijayawada. Artisans carve the toys from soft wood and paint them with bright natural colors. These toys often show village life, animals, and mythological characters.
Features:-Hand-carved wooden toys,Bright colors,Used in festivals like Sankranti
5. Bidriware
Bidriware is a traditional metal handicraft known for its beautiful silver inlay work on a black metal surface. The craft originated in the town of Bidar, but it is also practiced by artisans in parts of Andhra Pradesh and nearby regions. The base metal used is mainly a mix of zinc and copper, and artisans carefully embed thin sheets or wires of pure silver into the surface to create intricate patterns.
