India's cultural diversity is perhaps best reflected in its handloom textile varieties. From Patola and Mashru in Gujarat, Gulbadan in West Bengal and Saktapar in Orissa, Chettinad and Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu handloom weavers have for thousands of years created a tapestry of designs and textures that have been the pride of India.

Handloom Textile Weaving includes shawl making, yarn spinning, Khadi weaving and related tasks. Due to mechanization weaving is also done on the machines.

Handloom means weaving of threads to make attractive shawls, rugs, and blankets. India is the largest handloom and cottage industry. In the country there will be hardly any village without weavers. Millions of looms across the country are engaged in weaving cotton, silk and other natural fabrics. And it is getting popular in U.S and European nations.

These attractive pieces make the beautiful gifts or even decorative pieces.