A Brief History of the Handloom in India
Not only is handlooming important because of its cultural connotations, it also plays a vital role in the economy, because it is the second largest economic activity after agriculture. As one of the most important industries in India, working with handlooms has provided employment to at least 4.3 million people. There are production hubs scattered along the length of India, and each specializes in a particular type of textile production.
