Thread by thread, Pochampally's weavers bring a living tradition to Hyderabad
The 'Thread Pochampally' exhibition in Hyderabad highlights the intricate craftsmanship of traditional Ikat weaving through live demonstrations by veteran artisans. Despite the cultural significance, weavers express concern over the younger generation's lack of interest in continuing the craft.
Why it matters
It sheds light on the struggle of traditional artisans to maintain heritage crafts in a modern economy where mass production and changing career interests threaten their survival.
The rhythmic clatter of a handloom rises above the chatter of visitors inside Hall No. 4 of the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad. At the centre of the gathering sits 71-year-old Yadagiri, his hands moving with practised ease as hundreds of threads slowly come together to form a pink Pochampally Ikat saree. Around him, people stop, watch, ask questions and take photographs. For many, it is their first glimpse into the painstaking process behind one of Telangana’s most celebrated handloom traditions.
The article provides a neutral, observational account of a cultural exhibition without political or ideological framing.
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