Bhavani Jamakkalam Weaving Cluster

Bhavani Jamakkalam Weaving Cluster is a traditional handloom hub in Bhavani town, Erode district, Tamil Nadu, near the confluence of the Bhavani and Cauvery rivers. It is renowned for the Geographical Indication-tagged Bhavani Jamakkalam, colorful hand-woven carpets and bedspreads made on pit looms. The cluster comprises numerous weaver households and cooperative societies preserving a centuries-old craft known for vibrant colours, durability and distinctive designs.

Visitors can expect a working handloom town with rows of small workshops and cooperative societies housing traditional pit looms. Weavers can be seen operating looms, dyeing yarn and finishing colourful jamakkalams, carpets and bedspreads. The setting is a busy small-town commercial area with display shops and godowns where finished products are stacked for sale. Visitors can observe the weaving process, interact with artisans and purchase products directly from weavers.