HANDSOME HANDLOOM

A few kilometres away formt he hotel is small example of fine craftsmanship – dedicated to handloom fabrics. This unexpected outpost of the Department of Textiles has at its heart some 6 ancient wooden hand looms on which women weave all manner of classic patterns in cotton.  A shop next to it sells some of its wares: sarongs and lungis, saris, table mats, bed linen.