A Life Given To The Loom
Kerala Weaves carries forward the name of Somasundaram Sons, founded by Late Shri S. Somasundaram in Balaramapuram — the small Kerala town that has clothed generations in kasavu for over two centuries. Balaramapuram's handloom tradition traces back to the patronage of the erstwhile Travancore royal family, whose trust in the town's weavers gave rise to the pure, gold-bordered cotton that Kerala is known for around the world today.
Late Shri S. Somasundaram built his life's work on a simple principle: the weaver should never be an afterthought. Long before "direct from source" was a marketing phrase, this family was sitting with weavers in their homes, understanding their looms, and making sure every thread of credit — and income — reached the hands that wove it.
That same principle guides Kerala Weaves today, as the family's next generation carries the craft online — connecting Balaramapuram's weavers directly with saree and mundu lovers across India and the world.