Blue With Mustard Yellow border Telia Rumal Puri - Pattachitra thanks to interventions from local

thanks to interventions from local NGOs like Adithi

The traditional and ancients skills of artisans in making this type of art and sculpture

and the construction of houses and boats

the off-white sarees are often distinguished by the traditional Kasavu border

Blue With Mustard Yellow border Telia Rumal Puri - Pattachitra thanks to interventions from localThe Telia Rumal, meant for the Middle Eastern market, was worn primarily around the neck for its 'tel' (oil), to keep dryness at bay. These rumals were patronised by Nizams of Hyderabad, who commissioned elaborate pieces. Gajam Govardhana popularized the tradition and revived the art of telia rumal which was then dying today his contributions to revival of Telia Rumal has brought this sustainable, natural process of art to an international level.