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Salem Silk
TownSalem
StateTamil Nadu
Craft typeTextile
GI tagNot yet registered
About
A handloom silk textile tradition centred on Salem district, producing both sarees and furnishing fabrics known for their fine, even weave and durability.
Did you know? Salem is one of the few Tamil Nadu weaving towns with GI recognition for two separate textile categories — Salem Silk and Salem Fabric — reflecting the breadth of its handloom output beyond just sarees.