Malkha

Hyderabad


Malkha cloth is made near the cotton fields, by hand and with natural dyes, reducing strain on the environment and putting primary producers in control. The result is gorgeous; here you can pick up fabric, saris, dupattas (long scarves; from ₹1200) and kurtas at fair prices.


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