Salem's textile trade centres on Shevapet's cloth, saree and veshti shops, with handloom sarees from the weaver areas of Ammapet, Kitchipalayam and Kondalampatti.
Salem is known for handloom sarees, including silk, and silk blends. Shevapet is the main trading area, with cloth, saree and veshti shops close together. The weaver areas of Ammapet, Kitchipalayam and Kondalampatti are a short auto ride away. Most shops open all week, about 10 AM to 8:30 PM, and markets are busiest before Pongal and Deepavali.
Ask for the Silk Mark on pure silk. Small hand-work marks on handloom pieces are normal.
Salem's main textile trading area, with cloth, saree and veshti shops close together.
Cloth, Sarees & VeshtiSalem handloom area making handloom and silk sarees and cloth; a good starting point for buyers.
Handloom & Silk SareesSalem weaving area for sarees and silk blends.
Sarees & Silk BlendsWeaving area near Salem with handloom and powerloom units making cloth and sarees.
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