Ghanshyam Sarode is a textile designer at Uppada Sarees Pvt Ltd. with a difference, he creates contemporary fashion using intricate weaves, and allows his creations to be sold by boutiques with their tag. He is most established designer in India in terms of infrastructure and distribution, having looms in A.P., Karnataka, U.P., Orissa and Maharashtra. He holds the status of a revivalist in the Indian ethnic fashion industry.Inspiring Fashion enthusiasts over a period of two decades; he has woven his way through an enriching experience of textiles and varied surface treatments. He travels extensively in his search for the skilled weavers and having worked with the artisans and weavers all over the country, he has unmatched knowledge of the traditional craft forms in weaving patterns. His stand apart quality lies in modifying these traditional crafts for the modern consumer yet preserving the richness of the craft and tradition.His creations include Pure Jari Uppada sarees, brocaded Paithani sarees, cotton Jamdani sarees ,finest kalamkaris , ikat sarees, natural dyed fabrics and dupttas and exclusive Khadis sarees. Since 2003 Mrs. Gandhi using the white khadi sarees with interlock border with intricate Jamdani buties. These khadis are marketed by Govt. emporium -Central Cottages Industries, Janpath, New Delhi.During the year 1988 he re-introduced an age old weaving technique called jamdani in a tiny village named Uppada in Andhra Pradesh and thus a new brand has been emerged as "Uppada Sarees" which took almost a decade of its soaring popularity.