Sircilla female weaver selected for Konda Laxman Bapuji Award

Sircilla’s Veldi Rekha became the first woman to be selected for the Konda Laxman Bapuji Award for weaving the Rajanna Siri Pattu Peethambaram. Crafted with her husband, the silk creation reflects Telangana’s heritage and celebrates the role of women in handloom artistry

Rajanna-Sircilla: Veldi Rekha, a handloom weaver from Sircilla town, has become the first woman to be selected for the prestigious Konda Laxman Bapuji Award for her outstanding craftsmanship in weaving.

Rekha, along with her husband and renowned weaver Hariprasad, created a Rajanna Siri Pattu Peethambaram on handloom, completing the intricate piece in just 45 days. The silk creation spans 48 inches in width and five meters in length.

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The Peethambaram features exquisite motifs, including the Kaman (arch) of the Kakatiya dynasty, the ‘Rajanna Kodemokku’ tradition, and a depiction of a woman weaver, symbolising the spirit and skill of Telangana’s weaving community.

The couple’s work has been widely appreciated for blending tradition with artistic finesse, showcasing the rich handloom legacy of Sircilla.