Handloom Weaving Experience — Pochampally
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About this experience
Visit the GI-tagged Pochampally village where every household is a weaving studio. Learn the ikat technique from a master weaver who has been setting complex tie-dye patterns for over 25 years. Try weaving a small section yourself on a full-sized handloom and understand why this art form took UNESCO heritage status.
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Max 4
Languages
Telugu, English, Hindi
Meet at
Pochampally TSRTC Bus Stop
Your Host
Lakshmi Pottery Studio
Artisan · Khanapur
VerifiedMaster potter with 30 years of experience in traditional Telangana pottery. Teaching the ancient craft to keep it alive.
Your Ambassador
Raju Naidu
Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Born and raised in the Konaseema delta. Former school teacher turned village ambassador. I know every farmer, every festival, and every hidden canal in the region.
What you'll do
10:00 AM
Village walk
Walk through Pochampally hearing the village's history and the sound of a thousand looms.
10:30 AM
Dyeing demonstration
See how threads are dyed in the ikat pattern before weaving. Try your hand at tying bundles.
11:00 AM
Loom session
Sit at a full-sized handloom and weave 5cm of fabric under the master's guidance.
12:00 PM
Design discussion
Understand geometric patterns and regional design traditions. Custom design session.
12:30 PM
Weaver's market
Browse finished sarees directly from weavers at fair prices. No commission, no middlemen.
What's included
- Master weaver session
- Village walk
- 5cm woven sample to keep
- Tea
- Weaver's market access
Not included
- Transport
- Saree purchases
- Travel insurance
What to bring
- Clothes comfortable for sitting on the floor
- Camera
Safety notes
- Looms have moving parts — children must be supervised
Cultural etiquette
- ✦ Negotiate respectfully at the market — these are small family businesses
- ✦ Photography of looms is welcome
Cancellation policy
Full refund 48 hours before. 50% within 24 hours.
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