The handloom cotton is a type of fabric that is woven using hand operated looms. Two sets of interlacing yarns, the warp (length) and weft (width), are woven on a mechanised loom
operated by weavers. These looms do not use electricity. Human handling lends
the fabrics a unique feel and renders the fabrics more value. The resultant
fabric is softer, more durable and much more comfortable than machine-made
fabrics. Handloom cotton is more breathable and thus feels lighter in summers
and provides more insulation in winters. The dyeing process also becomes easier
for handloom cotton as the colour penetration is substantially more. Hues are
absorbed better thus look resplendent on handloom cotton.
The art of hand weaving is labour intensive and takes a longer time. But, the beauty it
adds to the fabric is priceless. Choosing handloom cotton supports the rich
weaving heritage of India and lets the weavers carry on the precious art-form
to the future generations as well.