The story of a dhoti or saree begins in the factories of Coimbatore or Tirupur, where harvested cotton is made into yarn. Curing the Yarn: The yarn is soaked in water for ten days to allow it to rot. After this period, it is manually stamped to remove impurities and chemicals. Boiling the Yarn: Next, […]
Neythkari refers to a woman weaver in Malayalam. We are here to share the story of our village, Chendamangalam, and the tales of its weavers. As storytellers from Chendamangalam, a town in Kerala, we convey our narratives through our rich heritage, the Chendamangalam handloom. Chendamangalam, our village, is located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. […]
