Hyderabad, Aug. 1 -- Veldi Rekha, a handloom weaver from the Rajanna Sircilla district, became the first woman to be selected for the prestigious 'Konda Laxman Bapuji Award' this year.

She has been selected for the award for weaving the famous Rajanna Siripattu Peethambaram silk saree, known for its intricate weaves and craftsmanship, traditionally dedicated to Lord Shiva at the Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada.

Veldi Rekha, wife of famous handloom weaver/artist Veldi Hariprasad, weaved the rare saree in 45 days, after planning its design for two years.

Speaking with the media, she said that the weight of the saree is 600 gm, has a 'Kakatiya Toranam' woven on its border, and contains the 'Vemulawada Goda Mokku Vidhanam,' a fo...