Viju Raghavan is the Secretary of the National Award-winning Kerala Handloom Weavers Industrial Co-operative Society. Alongside his administrative role, he actively weaves shirting fabrics and carpets, helping preserve Kerala's handloom tradition as a living craft and cultural legacy.
Viju Raghavan serves as Secretary of the National Award-winning Kerala Handloom Weavers Industrial Co-operative Society. Combining administrative leadership with direct loom work, he actively weaves shirting fabrics and carpets, proudly preserving handloom weaving as a living culture, tradition, and legacy.
Kerala handloom weaving is an age-old textile craft defined by skilled hand-interlacing, precision thread tension, and meticulous quality control. Driven by dedicated weavers, the process preserves traditional hand-weaving techniques to produce high-durability, authentic, and culturally rich woven textiles.
Chombala, located along the Kozhikode coast in Kerala is a home to local fishing harbour and quiet birdwatching spots. Sacred groves and shrines like the Sree Aavikkara Kshetram host vibrant ritual arts and traditional Theyyam festivals. Additionally, the surrounding region maintains a celebrated legacy of handloom weaving.
Diverse range of Kerala handloom items, including durable carpets, fine linen shirting fabrics, and traditional garments. Renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, longevity, and superior quality, each product reflects the skill and dedication of local weavers.
Kerala's handloom tradition evolved from an ancient heritage into a unified cooperative movement. By uniting independent artisans, societies like the Kerala Handloom Weavers Industrial Co-operative transformed centuries-old weaving skills into a nationally recognized legacy of sustainable craftsmanship.
Contact : +91-9447963805
Email: viju.edappa@gmail.com
