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Handloom industry in Kerala gets boost by tourism

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Handloom industry in Kerala gets boost by tourism and tourists especially foreigners buy a lot of Handloom products during their Kerala holidays. This sector is one of the major industries that has vital role in textile Industry. Handloom cloth of excellent qualities are exported to foreign markets occupy a proud place in the garment industry.

The elegant Kerala Saree, off white with gold border is unique for their natural colour, texture and golden border. These sarees lend an extraordinary elegance to the person wearing it. Men in Kerala wear Kasavu mundu during festive occasions. In all places of worship, specially in temples, the most preferred dress is mundu.

It is really fascinating to see the handloom weaving of the cloths using silk and fine threads of gold and silver. The clothes are made out according to the needs of the customers. The embroidery designs are really marvelous and mostly golden borders are used for clothes.

Balaramapuram in Thiruvanathapuram is the most historically important place for Handloom fabrics, especially the traditional wear. It follows a tradition about 150 years old.

Named after the village of its origin, Chennamangalam handlooms in North Paravur in Ernakulam is famous for its fine weaving and special effects in the weft direction.

Kasaragod sarees from the north of Kerala are masterpieces made with high quality yarn using traditional hand made methods

Koothampalli in Thrissur is also well known for its handloom fabric. Koothampalli sarees are preferred by the middle class people for its comparative low prices

Tourists will surely be enticed to buy the indigenous handlooms and our amicable staff take great pleasure in assisting the tourists.