Which textile craft from Andhra Pradesh involves tie-dyeing yarn before weaving to create intricate patterns?
- Pochampally Ikat
- Kalamkari
- Mangalagiri
- Uppada Jamdani
Answer: Pochampally Ikat
Pochampally Ikat (Telangana, formerly Andhra Pradesh) uses resist-dye technique on yarn before weaving. Double ikat (both warp and weft dyed) creates precise geometric patterns. GI tagged in 2005, supporting rural weavers.