Narsapuram Lace Craft Latest News
Recently, the Prime Minister of India praised the Narsapuram Lace Craft products made by self-help groups in Narsapur of Andhra Pradesh during his “Man-Ki-Baat” broadcast.
About Narsapuram Lace Craft
- Narsapur is situated on the bank of Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- History of Narsapuram Lace Craft
- It is believed that the women of the farming community of this region started creating highly attractive artefacts from colourful lace, about 150 years ago.
- The craft has survived the Indian famine (1899) and the Great Depression (1929). By the early 1900s, above 2,000 women were involved in the craft in the Godavari region.
- Raw Materials used: Primarily uses fine cotton threads in various thicknesses and colors.
- Artisans also incorporate silk, rayon, or synthetic threads for decorative pieces, with beads and sequins added to enhance export-quality designs.
- Tool used: The main tool is the crochet hook, available in different sizes to create diverse patterns and textures.
- Design: This craft showcases intricate floral, geometric, and paisley patterns inspired by nature and traditional motifs.
- Narsapur’s famed hand-made crochet industry produces doilies, pillow covers, cushion covers, bed spreads, table-runners, and table cloths etc.
- It was recognized with the Geographical Indication tag.
Source: DC
Narsapuram Lace Craft FAQs
Q1: What is Narsapuram Lace Craft known for?
Ans: Crochet lace products
Q2: Who introduced lace craft to Narsapuram?
Ans: Macrae and his wife from Scotland
