Discover the timeless elegance of Gadwal sarees in Hyderabad, where tradition meets luxury. Handwoven in Telangana’s Gadwal town, these iconic sarees feature a distinctive cotton body with rich silk borders and pallu, interlocked using the unique Kuttu technique.
Perfect for weddings, festivals, and formal occasions, Gadwal sarees are celebrated for their lightweight drape, vibrant colours, and intricate zari work. In Hyderabad, find authentic collections ranging from classic cotton-silk to pure silk Gadwal pattu sarees at trusted handloom stores in Banjara Hills, Kukatpally, and Abids.
Embrace heritage, craftsmanship, and grace with every weave that defines generations of Telugu women.
Hyderabad is the best city in India to buy an authentic Gadwal saree without traveling to Gadwal itself. The weave is unmistakable – a cotton or silk cotton body with a rich silk border and pallu, woven separately and then interlocked with the Kuttu technique. That contrast, the light body and the heavy zari border, is why it is still a wedding and festival staple.
If you are looking for a pure handloom Gadwal, not a powerloom copy, these 20 shops are where weavers and families have been buying for decades. I have grouped the oldest and most trusted first.
The Heritage Shops – Abids and Sultan Bazar Belt
This is the original saree market of Hyderabad and still the best for authenticity and price.
1. Gadwal Handloom Centre
Opened in 1946 by Ratan Babu Rao, this is the oldest Gadwal shop in the twin cities. Their tagline is “Handloom’s Ride; Nation’s Pride”. They stock Gadwal silk, Gadwal cotton, Pochampally, Venkatgiri and Narayanpet. If you want a certificate of handloom and direct weaver connection, start here. The shop participated in the first All India Industrial Exhibition in 1940 inaugurated by Mir Osman Ali Khan.
2. Gadwal Weavers Society
Manufacturing since 1986. A cooperative society store in Ameerpet with fixed prices, pure silk Gadwals with big Kuttu borders, cotton Gadwals for daily wear, and blouse stitching in-house. Known for not pushing powerloom as handloom.
3. Roopkala Saree Centre
In Badi Chowdi since the 90s. Great for semi-Gadwal, crepe Gadwal and designer Gadwal at a lower budget. They keep a huge range of readymade blouses to match.
4. My Choice Sarees
A boutique inside Mayur Kushal Complex, Abids. Modern take on Gadwal – they combine traditional borders with kalamkari and trendy colours for younger buyers. Rated 4.5 stars for quality and affordability.
5. Sri Manisha Sarees
On Chapel Road, Abids. Ships worldwide, but their physical store has one of the best collections of handloom silk Gadwal and SICO Gadwal. Very helpful for NRI wedding shopping.
6. Pochampally Silks and Sarees
Celebrating 50 years of weaving tradition. Though the name is Pochampally, they keep a strong Gadwal section, especially cotton-silk Gadwals that are lighter for summer functions.
South Hyderabad – Kothapet, Saroornagar, Chaitanyapuri
The new cluster where families from Dilsukhnagar and LB Nagar shop.
7. Sudhakar Silks
A go-to for pure handloom. Owners source directly from Gadwal weavers in Jogulamba district. Their cotton Gadwals start around Rs. 3000 and silk Gadwals go up to Rs. 25,000+. Known for honest pricing and strong collection of traditional checks and temple borders.
8. Rama Krishna Gadwal Saree House
Inside PVT Market, Chaitanyapuri. Third floor shop but worth the climb – wholesale rates, pattu Gadwal, pure silk with 50% zari. Many boutique owners buy from here.
9. Padmavathi Saree Center
Popular in Kothapet area. Good stock of designer Gadwal, light-weight Gadwal for office wear, and matching jewellery sets. Open all days 11 AM to 9 PM.
10. Vimal Gadwal Handloom Saree Center
Located opposite Government Hospital Road, LB Nagar side. Small shop but very old customer base. They focus only on Gadwal – no mixed stock.
Central Hyderabad – Chikkadpally, Ameerpet, Banjara Hills
11. Gadwal Handloom Saree House
In Chikkadpally, near Secunderabad border. Specializes in fancy Gadwal and Kanchi-Gadwal fusion. Good for bridesmaids looking for uniform colours.
12. Shree Navnidh Textiles
A textile and fabric store that also offers fall-beading and netting. They have a budget Gadwal cotton section perfect for gifting and daily wear.
13. Pavan Gadwal Saree House
In Ameerpet. Known for maintaining both old traditional colour combinations – mustard and maroon, green and red – and new pastel Gadwals.
14. Kausheyam Natural Silks
In Banjara Hills Road No.10. A designer studio working with 400 artisans. They do Tussar Gadwal, Tussar-linen Gadwal and natural-dyed Gadwal – ideal if you want a sustainable, lightweight version that still has the Kuttu border.
15. Sri Swamy Handlooms
Banjara Hills store for handloom lovers. They stock handloom Gadwal, Kalamkari Gadwal and handloom fabrics by meter. Very transparent about weave and count.
Other Trusted Shops Worth Visiting
16. Gadwal Saree House
Beeramguda branch for West Hyderabad buyers. Same family of weavers, good for cotton Gadwal and SICO Gadwal without going to the old city.
17. Shree Anoop Sarees and Suits
Chapel Road. They keep Uppada and Gadwal side by side, so you can compare the texture and choose. Also good for matching dress materials.
18. Fancy Silks
Abids. As the name says, they bring enhanced craftsmanship – Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Mysore and Gadwal under one roof, great for wedding trousseau shopping in one go.
19. Chavi Sarees
In Charminar, Charkaman. Charminar shops are known for wedding sarees. Chavi has a strong handloom Gadwal and cotton Gadwal collection at old city prices.
20. Prasanna Lakshmi Silks, Chikkadpally
Not chipped but a local favourite for Chanderi, Paithani and Kanjeevaram alongside Gadwal. If you are shopping for a full family wedding, you can finish all pattu sarees here in one trip.
How to buy a genuine Gadwal in Hyderabad
1. Check the interlocking – you should feel the joint where cotton body meets silk border, not a printed line.
2. Ask for handloom mark and weaver tag. Shops like Gadwal Handloom Centre and Gadwal Weavers Society provide it.
3. For pure silk Gadwal, pallu will be heavy zari with traditional motifs like rudraksha, temple or peacock. Cotton Gadwal pallu is simpler.
4. Fixed-price society stores are best for first-time buyers. Bargain only in Badi Chowdi and Charminar belt.
Hyderabad’s advantage is choice. You can see 200 Gadwals in Abids in one afternoon, compare the same weave in Banjara Hills for design, and then get wholesale price in Chaitanyapuri. Start with the heritage shops for knowledge, then go to your nearest cluster for buying.