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	{{short description\|Overview of textiles in Salem, India}}		{{short description\|Overview of textiles in Salem, India}}
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	The handloom industry is one of the most ancient cottage industries in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]] district of Tamil Nadu, India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|last=Roy\|first=Tirthankar\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AA3MDwAAQBAJ\|title=The Crafts and Capitalism: Handloom Weaving Industry in Colonial India\|date=2020-01-28\|publisher=Taylor & Francis\|isbn=978-1-000-02469-2\|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|date=2019-11-29\|title=Salem Cotton\|url=https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/outreach/save-the-weave/indian-weaves/salem-cotton\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=Isha Sadhguru\|language=en}}</ref><ref>~~<nowiki>''</nowiki>~~The handloom industry is one of the most ancient cottage industries in Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Next to agriculture hand-loom weaving is considered the most important industry in Tamil Nadu as well as India. In Salem district the chief industry was weaving, which was carried on in almost every large town or village~~<nowiki>''</nowiki>~~		The '''textile industry in Salem''', especially the [[Loom\|handloom]] industry, is one of the most ancient [[Putting-out system\|cottage industries]] in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]] district of [[Tamil Nadu]], India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|last=Roy\|first=Tirthankar\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AA3MDwAAQBAJ\|title=The Crafts and Capitalism: Handloom Weaving Industry in Colonial India\|date=2020-01-28\|publisher=Taylor & Francis\|isbn=978-1-000-02469-2\|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|date=2019-11-29\|title=Salem Cotton\|url=https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/outreach/save-the-weave/indian-weaves/salem-cotton\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=Isha Sadhguru\|language=en}}</ref><ref>"The handloom industry is one of the most ancient cottage industries in Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Next to agriculture hand-loom weaving is considered the most important industry in Tamil Nadu as well as India. In Salem district the chief industry was weaving, which was carried on in almost every large town or village" [https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/61602344/Handloom_Weaving_Industry_in_Salem_district20191224-13161-1ohbh42.pdf?1577256742=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DHandloom_Weaving_Industry_in_Salem_distr.pdf&Expires=1610424110&Signature=bRW8sTx89Iurao4VQmouYof6XeVuwuPJg4LTFWLF~iel4tp5PBwxuEpJq84bxoyX~fik8EdurIJASTjtGwHicAjCE40s7n-Y2tSVCF~7m8ZzZs6ERzv6GMTZHQXHbEm2WsLp-Ws5mkbb7kqH636P-pwoeB~UkVBj6P6hgnWqVJXje3bCFRQoNmxcubE~PnkLGwhm39IBFLO1U9xrn-Mw3SPsqL3mWbqxGJhQNyHUr5kUrpCvSSfpDIFtxU1LJbzWpXFIvXDv94YSuKYOuQPXPzzPmYdLVf1PA72K03dFR2Cqcl2mJaqb9qjj8m3op4xCPY3K558LMDz455iNDuBAWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA HANDLOOM WEAVING INDUSTRY IN SALEM DISTRICT C.1850-1947]{{dead link\|date=May 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> Salem was one of the primary handloom centers of south India.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Nayar\|first=M. K. K.\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EvGvDQAAQBAJ\|title=Story of an Era Told Without Ill-will\|date=2014-02-24\|publisher=D C Books\|isbn=978-93-81699-33-1\|location=\|pages=204\|language=en}}</ref> [[Sari]], [[dhoti]] and angavasthram are made out of silk yarn and cotton yarn.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=\|first=\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=onXjAAAAMAAJ\|title=Young India\|date=1981\|publisher=Navajivan Publishing House\|isbn=\|location=\|pages=334\|language=en}}</ref> In the recent past, home furnishing items are also woven, mainly for export purposes. More than 75,000 handlooms<ref>{{Cite web\|title=INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY\|url=http://www.iihtsalem.edu.in/\|access-date=2021-01-12\|language=en-US}}</ref> are working and the total value of cloth produced per annum is estimated at Rs.5,000 crores

	[https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/61602344/Handloom_Weaving_Industry_in_Salem_district20191224-13161-1ohbh42.pdf?1577256742=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DHandloom_Weaving_Industry_in_Salem_distr.pdf&Expires=1610424110&Signature=bRW8sTx89Iurao4VQmouYof6XeVuwuPJg4LTFWLF~iel4tp5PBwxuEpJq84bxoyX~fik8EdurIJASTjtGwHicAjCE40s7n-Y2tSVCF~7m8ZzZs6ERzv6GMTZHQXHbEm2WsLp-Ws5mkbb7kqH636P-pwoeB~UkVBj6P6hgnWqVJXje3bCFRQoNmxcubE~PnkLGwhm39IBFLO1U9xrn-Mw3SPsqL3mWbqxGJhQNyHUr5kUrpCvSSfpDIFtxU1LJbzWpXFIvXDv94YSuKYOuQPXPzzPmYdLVf1PA72K03dFR2Cqcl2mJaqb9qjj8m3op4xCPY3K558LMDz455iNDuBAWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA HANDLOOM WEAVING INDUSTRY IN SALEM DISTRICT C.1850-1947]{{dead link\|date=May 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> Salem was one of the primary handloom centers of south India.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Nayar\|first=M. K. K.\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EvGvDQAAQBAJ\|title=Story of an Era Told Without Ill-will\|date=2014-02-24\|publisher=D C Books\|isbn=978-93-81699-33-1\|location=\|pages=204\|language=en}}</ref> [[Sari]], [[dhoti]] and angavasthram are made out of silk yarn and cotton yarn.<ref>{{Cite book\|last=\|first=\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=onXjAAAAMAAJ\|title=Young India\|date=1981\|publisher=Navajivan Publishing House\|isbn=\|location=\|pages=334\|language=en}}</ref> In the recent past, home furnishing items are also woven, mainly for export purposes. More than 75,000 handlooms<ref>{{Cite web\|title=INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY\|url=http://www.iihtsalem.edu.in/\|access-date=2021-01-12\|language=en-US}}</ref> are working and the total value of cloth produced per annum is estimated at Rs.5,000 crores

	== Salem fabric ==		== Salem fabric ==
	Salem fabric (handicraft goods) earned ~~recognization~~ with [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Details {{!}} Geographical Indications {{!}} Intellectual Property India\|url=http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/5\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=ipindiaservices.gov.in}}</ref>		Salem fabric (handicraft goods) earned recognition with [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Details {{!}} Geographical Indications {{!}} Intellectual Property India\|url=http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/5\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=ipindiaservices.gov.in}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	The history of hand loom and spinning mills dates back to pre-independence period in Salem. But till ~~1960's~~ there were ~~only less~~ than 5 spinning mills. Private handloom weaving started thriving in the region along with the large scale cooperative sector handloom weaving and marketing units. Small scale hand dying units were started around the region to support the industry.		The history of hand loom and spinning mills dates back to pre-independence period in Salem. But till the 1960s there were fewer than 5 spinning mills. Private handloom weaving started thriving in the region along with the large scale cooperative sector handloom weaving and marketing units. Small scale hand dying units were started around the region to support the industry.
	Around ~~1980's~~ the texindustry saw a massive growth. Many major spinning mills and waste spinning units came up into existence. Many Handloom societies and dye houses were established. New and Increased number of Power Loom units in places like Gugai, Ammapet, Attayampatti, Vennandur, Magudanchavadi, Rasipuram, Komarapalayam and Pallipalayam, Jalakandapuram and Ellampillai. But now there are more than 125 spinning mills, with modern weaving units and garment units. Garment export has established itself as one of the major business in the district.		Around the 1980s the texindustry saw a massive growth. Many major spinning mills and waste spinning units came up into existence. Many Handloom societies and dye houses were established. New and Increased number of [[Power loom\|Power Loom]] units in places like Gugai, Ammapet, Attayampatti, Vennandur, Magudanchavadi, Rasipuram, Komarapalayam and Pallipalayam,Tharamangalam, Jalakandapuram and Ellampillai. But now there are more than 125 spinning mills, with modern weaving units and garment units. Garment export has established itself as one of the major business in the district.
	Established market linkages by the small business units directly exporting the cloth materials and garments made the industry grow in a fast pace. Easy access to necessary inputs like yarns and dying units have led to the customisation of garments even at the small scale customized products.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Archive News\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=The Hindu\|language=en}}</ref>		Established market linkages by the small business units directly exporting the cloth materials and garments made the industry grow in a fast pace. Easy access to necessary inputs like yarns and dying units have led to the customisation of garments even at the small scale customized products.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Archive News\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/\|access-date=2021-01-12\|website=The Hindu\|language=en}}</ref>

	== Kondalampatti Sarees ==		== Kondalampatti Sarees ==

	Kondalampatti is a small census town in the district and it is famous for its silk handloom products. Kondalampatti handlooms are well known for the durability of the colours used in the yarn. The mixture of colour gives the durability. The count of the threads in a square inch used in weaving gives the softness and hardness of the fabric. In Kondalampatti sarees 60 to 65 threads are used in a square inch in warp. The width of the saree comes to 51 inches. Each and every thread of the Kondalampatti handloom saree is hand woven. It requires approximately 4–8 days of effort for weaving a saree.		Kondalampatti is a small [[census town]] in the district and it is famous for its silk handloom products. Kondalampatti handlooms are well known for the durability of the colours used in the yarn. The mixture of colour gives the durability. The count of the threads in a square inch used in weaving gives the softness and hardness of the fabric. In Kondalampatti sarees 60 to 65 threads are used in a square inch in warp. The width of the saree comes to 51 inches. Each and every thread of the Kondalampatti handloom saree is hand woven. It requires approximately 4–8 days of effort for weaving a saree.

	== References ==		== References ==
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	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140104210204/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/18/stories/2010121851300300.htm ]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140104210204/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/18/stories/2010121851300300.htm]

	[[Category:Textile industry in Tamil Nadu]]		[[Category:Textile industry in Tamil Nadu]]
	[[Category:Salem district]]		[[Category:Salem district]]

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{{short description|Overview of textiles in Salem, India}}
{{onesource|date=August 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}

The handloom industry is one of the most ancient cottage industries in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] district of Tamil Nadu, India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Roy|first=Tirthankar|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AA3MDwAAQBAJ|title=The Crafts and Capitalism: Handloom Weaving Industry in Colonial India|date=2020-01-28|publisher=Taylor & Francis|isbn=978-1-000-02469-2|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2019-11-29|title=Salem Cotton|url=https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/outreach/save-the-weave/indian-weaves/salem-cotton|access-date=2021-01-12|website=Isha Sadhguru|language=en}}</ref><ref><nowiki>''</nowiki>The handloom industry is one of the most ancient cottage industries in Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Next to agriculture hand-loom weaving is considered the most important industry in Tamil Nadu as well as India. In Salem district the chief industry was weaving, which was carried on in almost every large town or village<nowiki>''</nowiki>

[https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/61602344/Handloom_Weaving_Industry_in_Salem_district20191224-13161-1ohbh42.pdf?1577256742=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DHandloom_Weaving_Industry_in_Salem_distr.pdf&Expires=1610424110&Signature=bRW8sTx89Iurao4VQmouYof6XeVuwuPJg4LTFWLF~iel4tp5PBwxuEpJq84bxoyX~fik8EdurIJASTjtGwHicAjCE40s7n-Y2tSVCF~7m8ZzZs6ERzv6GMTZHQXHbEm2WsLp-Ws5mkbb7kqH636P-pwoeB~UkVBj6P6hgnWqVJXje3bCFRQoNmxcubE~PnkLGwhm39IBFLO1U9xrn-Mw3SPsqL3mWbqxGJhQNyHUr5kUrpCvSSfpDIFtxU1LJbzWpXFIvXDv94YSuKYOuQPXPzzPmYdLVf1PA72K03dFR2Cqcl2mJaqb9qjj8m3op4xCPY3K558LMDz455iNDuBAWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA HANDLOOM WEAVING INDUSTRY IN SALEM DISTRICT C.1850-1947]{{dead link|date=May 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Salem was one of the primary handloom centers of south India.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Nayar|first=M. K. K.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EvGvDQAAQBAJ|title=Story of an Era Told Without Ill-will|date=2014-02-24|publisher=D C Books|isbn=978-93-81699-33-1|location=|pages=204|language=en}}</ref> [[Sari]], [[dhoti]] and angavasthram are made out of silk yarn and cotton yarn.<ref>{{Cite book|last=|first=|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=onXjAAAAMAAJ|title=Young India|date=1981|publisher=Navajivan Publishing House|isbn=|location=|pages=334|language=en}}</ref> In the recent past, home furnishing items are also woven, mainly for export purposes. More than 75,000 handlooms<ref>{{Cite web|title=INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY|url=http://www.iihtsalem.edu.in/|access-date=2021-01-12|language=en-US}}</ref> are working and the total value of cloth produced per annum is estimated at Rs.5,000 crores

== Salem fabric ==
Salem fabric (handicraft goods) earned recognization with [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Details {{!}} Geographical Indications {{!}} Intellectual Property India|url=http://ipindiaservices.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/5|access-date=2021-01-12|website=ipindiaservices.gov.in}}</ref>

== History ==
The history of hand loom and spinning mills dates back to pre-independence period in Salem. But till 1960's there were only less than 5 spinning mills. Private handloom weaving started thriving in the region along with the large scale cooperative sector handloom weaving and marketing units. Small scale hand dying units were started around the region to support the industry.
Around 1980's the texindustry saw a massive growth. Many major spinning mills and waste spinning units came up into existence. Many Handloom societies and dye houses were established. New and Increased number of Power Loom units in places like Gugai, Ammapet, Attayampatti, Vennandur, Magudanchavadi, Rasipuram, Komarapalayam and Pallipalayam, Jalakandapuram and Ellampillai. But now there are more than 125 spinning mills, with modern weaving units and garment units. Garment export has established itself as one of the major business in the district.
Established market linkages by the small business units directly exporting the cloth materials and garments made the industry grow in a fast pace. Easy access to necessary inputs like yarns and dying units have led to the customisation of garments even at the small scale customized products.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Archive News|url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/|access-date=2021-01-12|website=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref>

== Kondalampatti Sarees ==

Kondalampatti is a small census town in the district and it is famous for its silk handloom products. Kondalampatti handlooms are well known for the durability of the colours used in the yarn. The mixture of colour gives the durability. The count of the threads in a square inch used in weaving gives the softness and hardness of the fabric. In Kondalampatti sarees 60 to 65 threads are used in a square inch in warp. The width of the saree comes to 51 inches. Each and every thread of the Kondalampatti handloom saree is hand woven. It requires approximately 4–8 days of effort for weaving a saree.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140104210204/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/18/stories/2010121851300300.htm ]

[[Category:Textile industry in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Salem district]]