The Hindu·2 min read·easy
Telangana’s Sircilla weaver crafts matchbox-size handloom saree in 170 minutes
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Handloom weaver Veldi Hariprasad from Sircilla, Telangana, successfully wove a 5.5-meter saree that fits inside a matchbox in 170 minutes. The feat was performed to celebrate the region's textile heritage ahead of National Handloom Day.
Ahead of National Handloom Day slated for August 7, Sircilla district-based handloom weaver Veldi Hariprasad showcased his skill and precision by weaving a saree — that could fit into a matchbox — in just 170 minutes, in Telangana’s textile town on Monday (August 3, 2026).
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