Narsapuram Crochet Lace | 29 Dec 2025

Source: TH

The traditional crochet lace craft of Narasapur in Andhra Pradesh exports crossed ₹150 crore in the current financial year, marking a strong revival of the craft after the Covid-19 setback.

Narsapuram Crochet Lace

• Origins: Beginning in 1844, Narsapuram crochet lace withstood hardships such as the Indian Famine of 1899 and the Great Depression of 1929, reflecting its enduring legacy.
  • By the early twentieth century, more than 2,000 women in the Godavari region were engaged in lace-making, emphasizing its cultural and social significance.
• Technique: The craft involves converting fine cotton threads into elaborate lace structures using delicate crochet needles of varying sizes.
• Methodology: Artisans employ a single crochet hook to form loops and interlocking stitches that result in intricate lace designs.
• Products: The handmade crochet industry produces garments, home furnishings, and accessories such as doilies, pillow covers, bedspreads, table linens, purses, stoles, lampshades, and wall hangings.
• Market: Narsapuram crochet lace products are exported worldwide, including to the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and France.
• Recognition – The craft has received the One District One Product award and a Geographical Indication tag, with support from the International Lace Trade Centre and the Exports Promotion Council for Handicrafts(EPCH).
  • EPCH is a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles and promotes Indian handicrafts in international markets.