Interior of KALఅA by Kankatala, the saree store in Siripuram, Visakhapatnam

KALఅA by Kankatala — also written Kala by Kankatala — luxury handloom saree store on Governors Bungalow Road, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam

A new journey by Kankatala
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KALఅA by Kankatala — Siripuram
Since 1943


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KALఅA by Kankatala

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Governors Bungalow Road, Daspalla Hills, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam 530003

Open daily 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Get directions · WhatsApp us

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The Brochure
A Story in Seven Gestures
Aarambham collection — handloom sarees at KALఅA by Kankatala
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Aaharam collection — handloom sarees at KALఅA by Kankatala
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Aalapana collection — handloom sarees at KALఅA by Kankatala
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The Many Worlds of అ
Turning the leaf
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Aakruti collection — handloom sarees at KALఅA by Kankatala
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Handwoven saree detail from the KALఅA collections
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Handwoven saree border and pallu detail
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The Collection
Woven with Intention
Silk saree from the KALఅA by Kankatala collection
Handloom cotton saree from the KALఅA by Kankatala collection
Zari bordered silk saree at KALఅA by Kankatala, Visakhapatnam
Woven pallu detail on a handloom saree at KALఅA by Kankatala
Draped handloom saree from the KALఅA by Kankatala collection
The Heritage

Anchored in 1943,
woven into the future.



Kankatala began as a family promise in Visakhapatnam — that the finest handwoven saris of Andhra would find their way to those who truly understood them. Eighty years on, that promise becomes KALఅA — written Kala by Kankatala — a new chapter, a new address, the same devotion.

Every sari in our collection carries the memory of the loom — the warp and weft of a craft passed down through generations, each thread a conversation between maker and wearer.

1943 Kankatala  ·  Visakhapatnam
KALఅA by Kankatala — Siripuram
Governors Bungalow Road, Siripuram  ·  Open Daily 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
In Their Words

What Visitors Say

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225 Google reviews
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★★★★★ Google
A library of the Art of the Saree
You really need to check out this place to believe it! KALఅA by Kankatala is like a library of the Art of the Saree — every corner tells a story of tradition, craftsmanship, and heritage. It's so much more than a saree store, it's a true experience for every saree lover.
★★★★★ Google
Not just for shopping — to experience
This store is not just for shopping but to experience. The staff here are so helpful in finding the best pieces, and there is great support for weavers. Everyone here is so passionate about what they are doing.
★★★★★ Google
They show everything until you are satisfied
Exclusive hand picked collection. Definitely a must visit. The staff here are very polite and patient. They literally show everything until you are satisfied. A single place for every occasion.
★★★★★ Google
Every corner thoughtfully designed
Such a beautiful store! Every corner is thoughtfully designed, creating a lovely shopping experience. The product selection is amazing.
★★★★★ Google
One stop for all varieties
Amazing collection and lovely interiors. One stop for all varieties of sarees.
Inside

The Store at Siripuram

Hand-painted ceilings, carved stone, and eleven weaving traditions arranged wall to wall.

The blue facade and stone steps of KALఅA by Kankatala on Governors Bungalow Road, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam
The KALఅA by Kankatala name carved into a granite boulder at the store entrance
Carved stone tulasi kota set in a water court at the entrance to the store
Hand-painted ceiling mural of South Indian temples and rivers above the main saree hall
Private saree selection lounge with brocade seating and a coloured glass coffered ceiling
Painted tree mural archway opening onto blue herringbone floors and the blouse section
A draped ivory saree displayed against the hand-painted tree mural
Vintage teak dressing table and mirror beneath framed portraits of classic Telugu film actresses
Framed photographs of handloom sarees styled with marigold garlands
A member of the KALఅA team spreading an ikat saree across the selection table

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We hope you enjoy discovering
the stories of warp and weft,
memory and meaning.

Now open at Governors Bungalow Road, Daspalla Hills, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam — a new journey by the Kankatala family, anchored in అ and the spirit of discovery.

KALఅA by Kankatala

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