• Sri Nalla Parandhamulu, a Padmashali handloom artist from Sirisilla in Karimnagar district, created an incredibly delicate saree in 1990, valued at ₹18,000. This saree was so finely woven that it could be held up with just a matchstick. • In 1982, Sri Chilavenu Ramalingam from Bhudan Pochampally in Nalgonda district wove a handloom replica […]
• By the early years of the Common Era, Padmashalis in India had already established themselves as prosperous artisans, producing handwoven fabrics and exporting them to various countries. The fact that these handloom textiles were being shipped abroad by sea during that period speaks volumes about the strength of the Padmashali system. • As descendants […]
From the time of the gods to the modern era, the Padmashali community has a rich and distinguished history. According to ancient texts, the Padmashali lineage traces its roots to the great sage Bhṛgu Maharshi, one of the Navabrahmas (the nine sons of Lord Brahma), and his descendant Markandeya. The community’s history is filled with […]
