In the state of Andhra Pradesh the ikat process is known as ‘pagdu bandu’ ‘buddavassi’ and ‘chitki’. In oldest ikat centre in this state is Chirala. In the early 19th century that Chirala began the weaving of the rumals and because of the brisk demand of export markets, the production expanded to nearby towns and villages. The introduction of tie and dye technique into ponchampalli area was as late as the beginning of the century. Today Nalgonda district near Hyderabad with Pochampalli, Puttapaka, Koyyalagudem, Velanki, Sripuram and other localities the main centres of ikat production in Andhra Pradesh. The fabrics include saris, bedline, bedsheets, bedcover, tablecloths, napkins, placemats, yardage materials etc. These items of tie dyed fabrics are capturing the expanding export markets in West European countries, Japan and USA.