The base of the saree is cotton, but having a loosely attached silk border. The fabric is traditionally woven in the interlocked weft technique that keeps the weave firmly in place while also providing strength.

Traditional Gadwal sarees have a rich border, a different looking pallu and rich feel gold or silver zari brocades.

• The handcrafted designs on the pure Gadwal cotton sarees are typically of earthy shades of brown, grey or off white. You have block printed Gadwal cotton sarees that have intricate silk or golden zari border combining with an elegant pallu.
• The motifs of the murugan (peacock) and the rudraksh (rosary beads) are very popular.
• Fabulous prints on the Gadwal Sico sarees make them very eye-catching fabrics where usually copper or gold dipped zari is used in motifs and borders in these sarees.
• Gadwal silk sarees have different color horizontal weaving zari border and heavily rich zari pallu.
• The most distinctive style of the Gadwal sarees are a mixed combination of cotton and silk. The cotton sarees are woven in small checks with a rich silk and gold border and pallu.
• It has been found that Gadwal cotton sarees have been influenced by the Banarasi weaving style - rich border, different pallu and gold or silver zari laden brocades.

Traditional Gadwal silk sarees are a royal affair with a contrasting border and pallu. The USP of these sarees is the motifs that are chosen. They could be stylish lion, double-headed eagle, floral designs while the border patterns could be Hamsa, the mythical swan, beautiful carving tendrils and other delightful pieces.

• One could buy online Gadwal pure silk and sico pattu sarees. These are high count quality weaves that sport rich zari thread weaving patterns and prominent bootis on the landscape. You have exquisite floral Jamdhani weaving and rich wide zari embroidered borders that are complemented by a mesmerizing designer pallu with zari woven patterns and Jamdhani woven motifs that create a sensation.
• There are fine count weaves in dark hues and earthy colour patterns of self-colour checks that sensationalize. The borders are very striking and luminous since there is a lot of zari work involved and the designer pallu or end piece is covered with stylish designs and attractive patterns with zari to give it a regal air.
• Unnati also has a fine range of Gadwal Sico Sarees to buy online, sarees in a fine blend of cotton and silk. These Sico sarees, have multiple variations of designs, patterns, borders and colours, with refreshing appeal.