Weavers of India
Kerala Tourism and Handloom Industry
National Geographic Travelers has recognized Kerala as one of the ten paradises of world. Its natural beauty, ideal climate conditions, unique culture and traditions all together give it the nick name 'GOD'S OWN COUNTRY'. Kerala is an established destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Kerala is well known for its beaches, backwaters, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries.
Other popular attractions in the state include the beaches at Kovalam, Kappad, Cherai and Varkala; backwater tourism and lake resorts around Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam. Hill stations and resorts at Munnar, Wayanad, Nelliampathi, Vagamonand Ponmudi; and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Periyar, Parambikulam and Eravikulam National Park.
The "backwaters" region an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam, also see heavy tourist traffic. Heritage sites, such as the Padmanabhapuram Palace, Hill Palace, and Mattancherry Palace, are also visited. The city of Trivandrum ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala. Kovalam beach attracts numerous tourists to Trivandrum every year.
As a part of the unique culture of Kerala mentioned above they had woven dress materials through handloom industry flourished on the land since centuries. Even now in modern era the people of Kerala love handloom clothes for men, women and children. The significant cloth among them to be mentioned is handloom sarees which are exceptionally designed to the at most beauty and outstanding in their quality as well.
Handloom sarees are available in online market,Where quality and expectation meets reasonable price compared to retail shops. The reasonable price is due to the concessions in tax and also avoiding several retail mediators.
Now a days, not only the people of kerala are the fans of handloom sarees in online stores but also the tourists due to its authenticity and uniqueness. So no doubt that handloom sarees are the delightful trend of all the previous, present and next generation women.