The Uppada Jamdani silk saree dates back to the 18th century when Jamdani, a Persian word, denoting an art of weaving that originated in Bengal, was revived and introduced to weavers in the twin coastal villages of Uppada-Kothapalli in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh. The saree, also coined as Andhra Uppada is inspired by the Jamdani tradition but maintains a distinct local character resulting in acquisition of a GI tag in 2009 , with paisley, floral and geometric motifs woven on the finest of pure silk. Cotton is used for both Warp and Weft and Zari for Extra Warp & Extra Weft. Threads are interlaced to form the designs and no wonder, the magnificence of the saree shines through every thread.