Andhra Pradesh Art &
Crafts
Andhra Pradesh has given the world a number of forms of performing
arts, handlooms and curios. The world famous Kuchipudi classical
dance was born in the state. Kalamkari, the art of dyeing with
vegetable oils and colors, still flourishes and silk sarees woven in
the state rank among the most beautiful in the world. The
handicrafts occupy s special place and possess a timeless charm.
Handicrafts :
Nirmal is famous for its wooden toy industry,
The fine glazed toys and paintings are known by the name of the
town, The craftsmen use the locally available soft wood to carve
brightly coloured life like replicas of vegetables, fruits, animals,
dolls etc.
The Nirmal paintings are world famous for their rich colour and
variety. The town has a fort built by French engineers in the
Nizam's service which has a number of guns.
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Handlooms : Andhra Pradesh has an
age-old tradition of hand-woven fabrics. Sarees of the most
exquisite, unique and generic designs are found in Andhra Pradesh.
Silk and cotton saris come from the looms of Pochampalli,
Venkatagiri, Gadwal, Narayanpet and Dharmavaram, and are household
names throughout India. They are named after the place of their
origin. Each of these weaving styles is distinct producing a unique
variety of fabric, known for their fine cotton and elaborate pallu's
and beautiful borders with ornate gold thread work.
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Kuchipudi Dance :
Kuchipudi, the indigenous style of dance of Andhra Pradesh, was born
in the village of Kuchelapuri or Kuchelapuram, from which it takes
its name. According to legends, its founder was Sidhendra Yogi, a
devotee of Lord Krishna.
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