Behind the Weave: Thoughtloom’s Handloom Day Celebration at Palam Silks Draws Overwhelming Response
Chennai, August 2026: Thoughtloom at Palam Silks, Mylapore, hosted Behind the Weave on August 6, bringing together weavers, designers, journalists and handloom enthusiasts across generations for an afternoon celebrating craftsmanship, creativity and the enduring relevance of Indian handloom, ahead of National Handloom Day on August 7. The event featured an insightful conversation between Naresh Ramasubramaniam, Founder of Shuttles & Needles, and journalist, features writer and former Deputy Editor of The Hindu, Kausalya Santhanam. They explored how weaving goes beyond fabric-making, developing observation, patience, creativity and problem-solving while continuing to influence contemporary design and education. A special highlight was the presence of Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, who personally took to the loom and wove a length of fabric, reflecting his family’s textile legacy spanning more than a century. He described weaving as a knowledge-driven art and emphasised the importance ...