The Uppada Handloom Story by Kalaneca

Uppada is a tiny village near Kakinada in Andhra which boasts of seas, sea food and silks . With a legacy of more than 70 years, this village has witnessed countless stories of creating handloom sarees, handmade sarees, uppada jamdani sarees, wedding sarees, silk sarees that are light in weight yet grand in look.

All sarees are woven by weavers on manual loom where one in every 3 families engage in creating these world class handmade sarees that are rich in mulberry silk and zari , with beautiful motifs woven across to create intricate patterns. Uppada Silk sarees actually have now become a household name where many women are gravitating towards owning and wearing these lightweight luxury sarees.

Handloom sarees today are worn by women from 18 years and above who truly love to own their individuality and represent it through the saree and their own unique style.

Saree styling has become an integral part of becoming more aware of handwoven sarees. Wedding sarees today have also witnessed a significant rise in saree styling that echoes tradition and a hint of modern garnish much like the personality of urban brides. Bridal sarees that are handmade , handwoven truly are a memory for life.

Did you know Uppada Jamdani received a GI tag in 1999? The Uppada Jamdani saree is a statement saree also being worn by celebrities, runway models , ministers and CEOs. The saree takes anywhere between 15-60 days depending on the design. Kalaneca's Uppada Jamdani sarees are exquisite , beautiful and handmade by senior weavers in Uppada. Kalaneca has been promoting the Uppada Jamdani sarees for more than a decade and have also introduced contemporary designs to the technique woven by the weavers.

So what are you waiting for? Shop your favourite wedding saree, silk saree, bridesmaid saree, farewell saree,handloom saree, handmade saree, handwoven saree from Kalaneca NOW. If you want to be intriduced to Uppada Jamdani , do check the products on our website.