Ponduru is a village located 30 km from Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh famous for its khadi.
The handspun and handwoven khadi from this region boasts a fine 125 count, reflecting its exceptional quality. Renowned for its finesse, this fabric is now exported to various corners of the world.
Ponduru Khadi was a variety favored by Mahatma Gandhi
The township has its own Geographical Handloom Identification Tag
Ponduru khadi is produced from short staple hill variety cotton. The cotton is pest resistant, allowing for chemical-free farming
Unique Production Process
Ginning separates cotton fiber from seeds using the jawbone of the Valuga fish, which is indigenous and exclusive to the area
After ginning, the process includes fluffing the cotton, waste removal, slivering and carding
The slivers are kept in dried banana stems
The cotton is finally hand-spun into fine Khadi
 |
| Image - Wikipedia |