Mangalagiri fabric is known for its:

Fine cotton weave and often borders with zari work
Block-printed Kalamkari designs
Intricate embroidery with traditional motifs
Tie-and-dye patterns

The correct answer is: a) Fine cotton weave and often borders with zari work.

Mangalagiri fabric is a type of cotton fabric that is handwoven in the Mangalagiri region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is known for its fine weave and often has borders with zari work, which is a type of embroidery that uses gold or silver thread.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option b is incorrect because Mangalagiri fabric is not typically block-printed.
  • Option c is incorrect because Mangalagiri fabric is not typically embroidered with traditional motifs.
  • Option d is incorrect because Mangalagiri fabric is not typically tie-dyed.