# Kerala’s iconic Kasavu handloom faces survival crisis 2026-08-07T18:53:31+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kerala's iconic Kasavu handloom, famed for its cream-coloured sarees with gold borders worn by actors, politicians, and Malayalis during Onam and Vishu celebrations, is struggling to survive. The Deccan Herald reports that despite its popularity, the looms are falling silent as the industry faces a crisis. Factors include competition from cheaper powerloom imitations, rising raw material costs, and a shortage of skilled weavers due to younger generations leaving the trade for better-paying jobs. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: handloom industry, Kasavu sarees, Kerala handloom, textile heritage, weavers crisis Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/keralas-iconic-kasavu-handloom-faces-survival-crisis/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/keralas-iconic-kasavu-handloom-faces-survival-crisis/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.