Handloom Tour

Periya Negamam is a traditional weaving village where colorful cotton yarns dazzle with kaleidoscopic opulence. Here, you will meet the artisans who strive and toil hard throughout the year to preserve the centuries-old art and tradition of handloom.

As you walk the tour, you’ll discover, despite the painstaking efforts that reap meagre rewards, there is definitely color and happiness in the lives of the weaving community. The whole village celebrates the art, around which their lives revolve. As you visit, interact and exchange stories with the artisans and weavers, you’ll ponder how art is woven so seamlessly into the lives of the people here in Negamam.

The precision and deftness of a hand-woven saree can be fully realised only when seen in person. The colors and crafts effortlessly seep into everyday scenes here. The tour will evoke all your senses and will leave an indelible mark on you. Inside the weaver’s house, you’ll find it almost hypnotising to watch the shuttle fly non-stop with its clickety-click as the radio hums in the background.

It will be delightful a treat for your eyes to witness the beautiful motifs of paisleys, parrots, flowers, elephants, swans and peacocks come alive on the saree from the jacquard cards as the artisan rapidly transforms a uniform row of colourful yarns into woven wonders.

This tour will also provide you a wonderful opportunity to connect with the locals in more authentic, immersive and gratifying ways, as you sit down to share a cup of tea with their families, at the end of the tour.