Pochampally Ikat Cotton Yardage Weaving of Telangana

Beyond silk sarees, Pochampally ikat weavers produce cotton yardage — dress material, shirting, and home furnishing fabric — for domestic and export markets. Cotton ikat yardage from Pochampally is lighter and more affordable than silk, making it accessible to a wider market. The ikat technique on cotton uses vat dyes and reactive dyes alongside natural dyes for specific premium lines. Pochampally cotton yardage is exported to Europe and Japan for fashion applications. Contemporary designers from India and abroad incorporate Pochampally cotton ikat into ready-to-wear collections. The Telangana Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society facilitates bulk yardage orders. The UNESCO cluster designation has elevated international awareness of Pochampally cotton ikat alongside silk. Weavers who produce yardage can switch between yarn types (cotton and silk) on the same loom, increasing versatility and income stability.