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A Village of Traditional Handloom Weavers

The traditional handloom weavers of Kuthampully, the village that maintaining unbroken yarn and culture in handloom, which is in the Thiruvilwamala, Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. The rhythm of Kuthampully is that of a loom. Weaving is the main occupation of around three hundred families in this village and the place is famous for Handwoven ‘Kasavu Saree’, a traditional wear for women with gold Zari border, and ‘Mundu’, a traditional wear for men. The community is facing crisis now, and many are already left this field. Rest of them are still trying to protect their craft while struggling to maintain their livelihood.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D7000
Copyright: © Musheerul Tharayil