Udupi Saree Revival
A platform for Authentic hand woven pure cotton Udupi Handloom sarees directly from weavers societies of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The small profit generated through this platform is used for the welfare of weavers , to support new weavers and other revival related works of Udupi saree by the Kadike Trust.
What is Udupi saree
The Udupi Saree is the unique craft of the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts also known as Tulunad in the state of Karnataka in India. The beauty of these sarees is not only in its exquisite tapestry but also in being rooted in the rich history, culture, and tradition of the region. The Udupi sarees are woven since nearly hundred and fifty years on the Malabar Frame looms introduced by the Basel Mission of Germany.
Also known as the Magga saree, they have contrasting colors on the body, border & pallu woven through intricate warp and weft patterns. Dyeing the pallu portion of the warp in a darker hue, applying starch on the loom while weaving, and weaving motifs using extra warp techniques add to the exclusivity of these sarees. These durable sarees, which can be heirlooms, gifts of tradition to your loved ones, or a share of history in your wardrobes, are made from the finest single-ply cotton yarn dyed locally in soothing colors. You can choose from various combinations, including a lighter shade of either chequered pattern on the body with a contrasting colour on the border and pallu. These sarees also rest easy on one’s consciousness as they are woven using natural dyes and eco-friendly vat-dyes with no or least ecological damage and are a delight for conscious buyers as they also support sustainable rural livelihoods.
Support from Nabard
udupisaree.org website is initiated and supported by Nabard as part of Udupi saree revival project.
Nabard has been supporting this project in many ways.
Two extended skill development training programs in which 18 weavers were trained in all aspects of weaving
Co – Sponsoring National Handloom Day celebration event
Kadike Trust was given opportunity to exibit Udupi sarees in Global expo By Nabard.
Nabard gives opportunity to participate in Grameena Habba Exbition in Bengaluru every year and honours weavers in the event.
Kadike Trust was selected as one of the best N G O working in the handloom sector in the country by the NABARD
Intervention of Kadike trust
Once boasting a rich weaver hub until the 1980s, the introduction of power looms among various factors led to its decline with only forty-two weavers practicing the craft. The revival of the sarees has also been a project of safeguarding heritage and contributing to sustainable rural livelihoods in the time of climate emergency. It was with these intentions that the Kadike Trust began the Udupi Saree Revival program in 2018 at the Talipady Weavers Society. Among the many interventions of the Trust, making visible the identity of the weaver who made the saree, honouring weavers in various ways and increased and fair remuneration to the weavers, training for upcoming and interested weavers with financial support from the National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development have seen a steadily increased uptake of these dying art form. Several young weavers are entering the profession for the first time in two decades.
GI Tag
Your unique Udupi saree comes with a Geographical Indication (GI ) tag and is a piece of heritage carrying the flavors of the region of South Canara and Udupi districts.
- The sarees have plain or checked designs on the body with contrasting colors for pallu portion and border
- The pallu portions of the entire warp are dyed in the dark shade using the tie-and-dye method before weaving.
- Loom sizing: Applying starch on the loom while weaving
- Cut-border techniques are used while weaving checked sarees
- Motifs are hand woven using the extra warp technique
- Malabar Frame loom is used for weaving Udupi Sarees
Support this sustainable rural livelihood
Udupi Saree Weaving is one of the finest examples of ecofriendly rural livelihood opportunity which gives jobs to many rural youngsters.In this crucial time of climate emergency, it is the duty of conscious buyers to support this sustainable rural livelihood by using and prebooking Udupi Sarees and other handloom products.