Purpose: The purpose of the study is to analyse the traditional weaving leagcy of Kuthampully saree in Northern Kerala and the contribution of weaving communities for its manufacture. Methodology: For writing this article, here Qualitative Research Methodology is used. Findings/Results: Handloom industry in India is a traditional industry which carries a vibrant part in holding the cultural heritage of the country. Due to the arrival of Pitlooms the handloom industry got a set back. The Kerala Handloom sector is unique in terms of its texture, artistic touch, andquality of products. The products of Handloom is eco-friendly and energy saving one. It provides usefulemployement opportunities for men and women. The arrival and settlement of weaver communities like DevangaChettis, Kaikolans, Saliyans, etc from neighbouring states, initiated the weavy legacy in Kerala. Kerala Kasavu or set saree is regarded as a cultural costume of Malayali society from fifteenth century onwards. Among the Kerala handwoven products, the KuthampullySarees has been an object of great appreciation of the women fromdifferent parts of the world. Its natural colour, texture, fitness, the quality of weft coupled with, the attractiveness of the golden border, width and artistry has made it world famous; irrespective of race, religion, or national boundaries and having demands in Indian and International markets. In the mid seventies of the twentieth century, the unbleached handloom crepe fabrics from Kerala had won the hearts of people abroad and this period, the golden age of handloom weaving in the history of the industry is known as the era of ‘CrepeBoom’.The important weaving clusters of tradional handloom sarees in Kerala which recognised by the Indian government are the Balaramapuramof Thirvanthapuram, Chennamangalam of Cochin, Kuthampully Sarees of Thrissur, and Kasargod cluster. The present paper traces the legacy of Kuthampully saree in the art of weaving. Paper type: Qualitative Research Paper

Kaithari, Kasavu saree, Mund, SetumMundum,Neriyath, Hantex,Hanveev.