Kuthampully’s handwoven legacy struggles to survive powerloom onslaught
On the banks of the Bharathappuzha river, the rhythmic clatter of handlooms once echoed from almost every home in Kuthampully. This tiny village in Thrissur district, famed for its handwoven cottons and soft kasavu sarees with Geographical Indication (GI) tag, was once a bustling hub where buyers came from across the State and even from outside in search of authentic weaves. Today, that music has almost fallen silent. In place of the humble, thatched huts that once sheltered looms, large concrete buildings and glittering textile showrooms now dominate the landscape.
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