Visakhapatnam, while renowned for its beaches and cosmopolitan nature, is also surrounded by villages that preserve and celebrate the traditional handicrafts of Andhra Pradesh. These artisan hubs, with histories as
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In today’s era of mechanisation and technology, everything is fast-paced. However, amongst all the technological advancements, the gradual process of handloom weaving is highly commendable. The art of weaving is
Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, is all set to visit Ponduru Mandal, in Srikakulam District of Visakhapatnam, on 7 August 2021. In preparations for her
It was a blue sari from Bihar that kickstarted a social media trend. Though Smriti Irani’s initiate of #IWearHandloom made way for a social media revolution of sorts, we know
Not far from the bustling Port City of Vizag is a quiet, sleepy looking village with a characteristic rat-a-tat hum that intersperses the calm. “Ponduru”, popularly called the “khadi village”
APTDC (Andhra pradesh Tourism Development Corporation) has planned on promoting Rural Tourism and seeks to protect the many art forms native to coastal AP such as the craftsmanship of Bobbili
The serene and scenic district of Visakhapatnam is home to many riches, no wonder earning it the name ‘Jewel of the East coast’. With luscious green hills at one end
