Media Release
Udupi, Jan 25: To recognize the contribution of Udupi saree weavers, Kadike trust is honouring a Udupi saree weaver of Talipady weavers Society with 'uttama nekara' (best weaver) award once in three months.
This time Nagappa Shettigar (56), Kenchanakere is conferred with the award on January 23 at Nekara Soudha kinnigoli.
Nagappa Shettigar is weaving famous 60 count Udupi saree for the past 42 years. Ananda Shettigar, president, Talipady Weavers’ Society was also honoured during occasion. He looks after all the preloom works and is expert in designing sarees.
Praksh counselor, Saroja Prakash author, Uma Shankar BSNL, Gopala shettigar Kinnigoli, Sachin permaculturist, Madhava Shettigar, MD, Talipady Weavers Society, Mamatha Rai, president Kadike trust, B Chikkappa Shetty, secretary Kadike trust, senior weavers and members of Talipady weavers society were present.