Economic Importance of Mat Weaving Industry in Pattamadai of Tirunelveli District: An over View

Abstract

Mat weaving is an important traditional handicraft of Tamil Nadu which is famous for its korai dry-grass mats. The weaving also takes enormous time and patience on the part of the weaver. Men and women of the Muslim community weave these famous fine mats only in pattamadai of Tirunelveli District. The MSMEs have been characterized by their traditional strengths of relatively low investment requirements, effective resource utilization, greater operational flexibility, mobility and higher innovativeness. MSME, sector worldwide is being considered as the growth engine of any economy. The general aim of the present paper is to explore the social, economic and working conditions of the weavers of pattamadai in particular and the problems, prospects as well as its characteristics. The present work is based on empirical study. The study is based on primary data, collected through field survey by direct questionnaire to the respondents. Therefore, introduction of indigenous know how (traditional craft, style, design, etc.) in the field of mat weaving blended with modern techniques can be produce low cost of quality product with quantity production to sustain present day competition market. Hence, conclusion is made concerning relevant MSME issues. (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises).