This research paper examines the silk weaving industry and the women silk weavers in Kanchipuram District. The study traces the history of Silk industry, the traditional handloom sector and the role of women in silk weaving industries. The paper also briefs about the problems faced by women weavers in India and the suggestions to overcome the issues faced by women weavers of the chosen study area The paper analyses the history of Kanchipuram and weaving, the life of weavers, and how the textile industry has diluted their rich culture.

This research paper examines the silk weaving industry and the women silk weavers in Kanchipuram District.