Located at a distance of just 45 km from the City of Nizams aka Hyderabad is the pleasantly unpretentious village of Pochampally. The dusty, deserted roads dotted with old fashioned houses present a picture of simplicity that is refreshingly uncomplicated, elementary and devoid of unnecessary fuss. I fell in love with the plain and ‘clutter-free’ look of the village.
Most of the houses had colorful doors with traditional latches and locks that are reminiscent of the ‘good old days’.
Almost all households in Pochampally are into weaving as the village is synonomous with the production of the traditional ikkat fabric. The modest houses have looms and machinery and the incredibly talented craftsmen are more than willing for you to come and take a look inside.
The day I visited happened to be “Mahalaya Amavasya” which marks the beginning of the popular ten day long Bathukamma festival in Telengana. Most of them were hence busy cleaning and washing their homes and machines for the occasion.
The warmth, almost “honest-to-goodness” feel of the homes amidst the quiet, rustic setting had me truly floored.
More of Pochampally coming on the blog soon. To read my other post of rustic India, click here.
The rustic look of the village is amply evident in the pics and the resplendent silk of Pochampally is a real treat.
Thanks Sunita!
Thank you for this post and pictures. Beautiful!
Thanks Caroline!
You share such wonderful hidden gems Rashmi! And you’ve expressed so well!
Thanks Divya; you are much kind:)
I love this post, all the old doors.
Thank you:)
Very nice post..
Thanks a lot Ranjini!
What a great piece of writing!! This village looks so beautiful and unspoilt? Thanks for sharing and looking forward to exploring more of your posts!
What a great piece of writing!! This village looks so beautiful and unspoilt? Thanks for sharing and looking forward to exploring more of your posts!
Thanks a lot Nithya!
The old world unhurried feel of the place is beautifully captured.
Thanks a lot Sir!
I am a big fan of doors and windows and that is why my opinion to this post will be very biased 😛
hehe.
Loved the simplicity of the village and the old world charm of the place.
Hahaha! I thought as much:) But thanks Divyakshi for reading:)
We have heard so much about Pochampally weaves and their fabrics and finally got to see from where it comes!! Thank you Rashmi for sharing about this beautiful village! 🙂
Thank you so much:)
Such moving and nice photographs… one could almost guess stories behind them… sending best wishes. ?
Thank you so much:)
Informative post. Even though I’m in the City of Nizams, didn’t know about this village. Nice to see that the tradition of weaving is still alive here. Wonderful photos Rashmiji 🙂
Thanks Atul; you can visit whenever you are free; it is close to Ramoji film city. Appreciate you reading!
Great post! Thanks!
Thanks a lot:)
Nice find by you, the feel must be so nostalgic for some who love traditions.
Thanks Alok! Yes it is a wonderful place with some really incredibly talented people!
You shared another wonderful hidden gem Rashmi! Such a quiet, simple and peaceful place.
Thanks so much Nisha; appreciate you reading. It is a nice quiet place; great for picking up Ikkat too:)
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