Weavers sit idle in Kannur’s heritage village as handloom industry struggles

Of over 10,000 weavers and workers earlier, only 2,800 are working now, most of them women. Besides wage arrears is an issue in the sector

Weavers sit idle in Kannur’s heritage village as handloom industry struggles
Of over 10,000 weavers and workers earlier, only 2,800 are working now, most of them women. Besides wage arrears is an issue in the sector