# Telangana weaver creates matchbox-size saree in 170 minutes

2026-08-08T16:43:02+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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On August 3, 2026, weaver Veldi Hariprasad wove a full saree that fits into a matchbox in 170 minutes at Sircilla, Telangana, ahead of National Handloom Day. The 5.5-metre-long, 45-inch-wide saree weighs only 175 grams, made on a traditional handloom. Hariprasad has previously won praise for thematic sarees on ‘Nari Shakti’ and ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Local weavers and residents described the feat as incredible.

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- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telanganas-sircilla-weaver-crafts-handloom-saree-in-170-minutes-it-fits-in-matchbox/article71302377.ece>

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