Andhra Pradesh clothing is an amalgamation of various types of woven sarees and dyeing techniques. Each saree gets its name from the region it is made in. Handlooms play an integral role in the making of each textile. 

When thinking of Andhra, one's first thought goes to Kalamkari. A combination of hand-painted and block-printed, Kalamkari is divided into types as per where it is practised. Indian culture is famous for illustrating stories through intricate art and keeping the story alive for years to come. Such is the art of Kalamkari as well. Snippets from the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana and other folklore are elaborated by hand on fabric. Predominantly Kalamkari is said to be of two types, Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam.

Miniature and Cherial paintings today hold a spot in India's list of endangered crafts.

Handloom textiles also define the fabric story of Andhra Pradesh dresses. From daily loomed Venkatagiri to yards of royal Uppada. Mangalagiri and Ponduru Khadi are also popularized among other textiles.

Andhra Pradesh clothing is also home to distinctive styles of embroidery. The Banjara women are known for their craft of using shells, coins etc., to embroider illustrious designs on fabric. Kamai Kadal is embroidery from native Andhra Pradesh. Woven Trellis stitch is made use of to create flowers and leaves, and other stitches are done on fabric to complete the embroidery.

Dressed in synchronization with the rest of South India, the clothing of the folks of Andhra Pradesh is mostly Dhoti Kurta for men and Sarees for women.

Men

The men wear a dhoti and kurta or a shirt and lungi. Mostly made up of cotton, men in the state still wear the lungis and dhotis daily. During festivities and marriages, the men usually deck up fancier fabrics such as silk, adorned with golden borders, but remain loyal to the silhouettes of a dhoti-kurta and lungi.

Women

Women adorn themselves in sarees and half-half sarees. They also wear the ever timeless skirt, blouse and dupatta, which in Andhra is known as the Langa Voni. During festivities and weddings, women are found wearing Dharmavaram sarees. The brides usually wear red with the borders royally gold plated with intricate work. Their sarees hold a true South-Indian essence to them with the borders and style of drapery. Sarees vary from Uppada Silks to Mangalagiri and so many more. 

Tribal jewellery is a significant adornment for the women of Andhra Pradesh. They wear jewellery made up of stones, leaves and flowers. The Banjara tribe is known for their statement coin necklaces and belts of shells and mesh. The tribal jewellery of Andhra Pradesh has a global bohemian aesthetic to it.

Jewellery worn during weddings is segregated based on the bride's family, namely, the Reddy's, Vyasa's and the Nizam's. The brides wear maang tikkas, earrings, bangles, bazubands, nose rings and layered necklaces.

Both men and women are seen wearing Mojidis as footwear.

The textiles of Andhra Pradesh are in vogue among various designers. Designers like Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Ritu Kumar, Anamika Khanna, Payal Singhal, Aneeth Arora, Rahul Mishra and Payal Pratap have worked with them in their own ways. From Kalamkari to Venkatagiri, it's all made to the ramps in glamorous ways. 

The fashion of Andhra Pradesh, including the region of Telangana, showcases a vibrant fusion of traditional and contemporary styles, reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage and diverse influences.