Jandrapet( జాండ్రపేట):
(formally known as DevangaPuri) is an Indian settlement situated on the Bay of Bengal and very close to the Chirala Town. Jandrapeta is well connected to the main railway line (Kolkattato Chennai).
The artisan weavers of this area have done work of producing 7 yards of sari in a match box, which speaks of highest excellence in the art of weaving, unmatched skill and talent ofhandloom weaver of this area.
Handloom Industry:
There are about sixty thousand handloom weaver population around Jandrapet and nearby villages. Presently, twenty to twenty five thousand weavers are active. These 20 to 25 thousand weavers are working on approximately 18000 looms. In addition, there are fifteen yarn traders, 25 to 30 dyers, 6 designers and card makers using cad system, 50 to 70 hand work designers and card makers and 50 to 100 of other ancillary providers. The weavers are located in two mandals and of Prakasam district. They are Chirala and Vetapalem mandals.
Infornation collection by
Name: Himakar Vutti B.Tech
Place: Jandrapet
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