Gadwal Handloom Heritage Centre

The Gadwal Handloom Heritage Centre represents the historic weaving cluster of Gadwal town, renowned for its unique handloom sarees featuring cotton bodies with silk borders. Established as a craft tradition in the 17th century under royal patronage, the centre allows visitors to observe traditional Kuppadam weaving techniques and purchase authentic GI-tagged Gadwal sarees directly from weaver cooperatives.

Visitors can explore weaving units and cooperative showrooms where artisans demonstrate the intricate Kuppadam interlocking technique that joins cotton and silk threads without stitching. The centre displays various styles of Gadwal sarees including chowka, charkha, and butta patterns. Visitors can observe the dyeing, weaving, and finishing processes, and purchase authentic handloom sarees at reasonable prices directly from weaver societies.