Your purchase supports an ancient cra​ft, which in turn helps conserve the Deccani breed sheep, vital for the rural livelihoods of the people of Telangana. 
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Sizes of the Gongadi

Each Gongadi is unique
The pictures below represent the different sizes
Contact us to know about the available designs

Peddagongadi (Traditional)
​4’ X 8’ /1.20m X 2.40m

​Multipurpose heavy woven rug in black wool, with a single bane, and kada. Popularly used by local communities in their daily life. 

Puttugongadi (Traditional)
4’ X 6’  / 1.20m X 1.80m 

A regular 4’ X 6’ rug, in black wool, with a single bane, and kada. It originates from the traditional Puttu Gongadi which is the first Gongadi woven and presented to a child.

Laxmiah Gongadi
​2’ X 4’ / 0.6m X 1.20m   

A small-sized rug, named after Laxmiah, a weaver and kada maker who created this non-traditional size. 

Peddagongadi (Pattila)
​4’ X 8’ / 1.20m X 2.40m

A revival of Gongadis in diverse natural Deccani wool shades, based on traditional designs of the community.  

Puttugongadi (Pattila)
4’ X 6’ /1.20m X 1.80m ​

A 4’ X 6’ rug in diverse natural Deccani wool shades, based on traditional designs of the community.  

​Nalupu (black) is the dominant colour of the wool. In addition, there are five more wool colours found in a flock – pulla (white), burugu (beige), barigi (brown), kassara (chocolate brown) and neeli (ash). 

Get inspired

​The Gongadi is used as a dhurri, rug, wall hanging, throw​
Click on the image to see the layout of the Gongadi:

Caring for your Gongadi

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​Sun your Gongadi every two weeks. Do not wash or dry-clean your Gongadi. Dust / Brush off the dirt. Do not store the Gongadi in closed spaces (cupboards etc). The Gongadi colours will not fade, but deepen over time, as these are natural colours of the sheep!