Gajam Govardhana is an Indian master weaver, known for his work in Ikkat dyeing in the Telia Rumal tradition, and for his handloom creations.
[3] Govardhana was born 1 September 1949[4] in the small village of Putapakka in the Nalgonda district of the south Indian state of Telangana, part of the former Andhra Pradesh.
[5][1] He heads the Padmashali family, which keeps the Telia Rumal tradition alive, and employs 500 weavers in the state.
[3] He runs Murali Sari Emporium, a favoured shopping place for celebrities such as Sonia Gandhi, Shabana Azmi and Sheila Dikshit.
[4][1] The Government of India recognised his services to the art of weaving when he was included in the 2011 Republic Day honours.