Declining Handloom industry
In Rasipuram only silk handloom sarees are weaved. Due to the high cost of silk yarn now the weavers of Rasipuram are struggling to continue in the profession. Now one can see only very rarely weavers weaving Rasipuram silk handloom products. Once famous Rasipuram Handloom products are now becoming extinct due to the high cost of silk yarn and low wages prevailing in the industry. Previously Rasipuram was full of talented weavers who used to do magic in the looms to produce the best handloom products. Now you can see very small number of weavers are actually in this profession and most of the handlooms are being converted to power looms. There is an emergency situation to take necessary action to protect the traditional Rasipuram handloom products.