Telia" means oily or oil in Telugu, and "rumal" means handkerchief
Before resist-dyeing and weaving, the cotton or silk yarns are treated and soaked over several days in a mixture of castor oil, sheep dung, and ash. This ancient process locks in deep, rich natural colors
Double Ikat Technique: Both the warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads are precisely tied and resist-dyed before going on the loom.
Heritage Status: This GI-tagged craft originated in Chirala and later expanded to weaving clusters in Telangana's Nalgonda district (such as Puttapaka and Koyyalagudem