Why is it in News?
- Ponduru Khadi fabric from Andhra Pradesh received GI recognition.
- Known for traditional cotton hand weaving excellence.
Important Points
- Ponduru Khadi is handspun and handwoven cotton fabric.
- Produced using hill, punasa or red cotton varieties.
- Cotton cleaning is done using fish jawbone.
- Ponduru is the only place using single-spindle charkhas with 24 spokes.
- Fabric has very high yarn fineness count.
- Carries historical links with national movement leadership.
- GI tag establishes regional authenticity and heritage identity.