Dharmavaram is eminent throughout the country for its elegant silk sarees. The basic characteristic of Dharmavaram saree is broad solid colour borders with intricately woven brocaded gold border. It is eco-friendly, highly durable and enhances the grandeur and aura of the women wearing it . The double shading of  saree created by useing two colours in the weaving process is distinctive features of the weave. Peacock and Parrot designs are the most popular and most traditionally used.