Craft & Tradition · Kerala
Balaramapuram handloom
Fine cotton handloom weaving known for the off-white Kerala kasavu mundu and saree with a gold border.
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Where Balaramapuram handloom comes from
Weaving at Balaramapuram near Thiruvananthapuram grew around communities of weavers settled there to supply the Travancore court; its fabric carries a geographical-indication tag.
How it's practiced
Weavers work fine cotton yarn on pit and frame looms, adding a zari (kasavu) border by hand; a single saree can take several days to complete.
Fine cotton handloom weaving known for the off-white Kerala kasavu mundu and saree with a gold border.
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