An insight into the traditional handloom of Kinnal, Karnataka

173-176The Handloom Industry plays a dominant role in the economic development of the rural mass. Handlooms are scattered in the rural and semi-urban areas. The Handloom Industry is an important sector in providing large-scale employment and result in the upliftment of the rural mass development. Handloom is perhaps one of the oldest industries. Even the tribal people scattered throughout the country, produce their own cloths with the elegant designs, unique colour combinations and lasting texture. Traditional handloom industry of Kinnal village of northern district of Karnataka has been discussed