Loknath Weavers’ Co-operative

Kannur


Established in 1955, this is one of the oldest cooperatives in Kannur and occupies a large building where weavers busily work away to the click of looms. You can stop by for a quick (free) tour and visit the small shop that displays the fruits of the workers' labours (with the obligatory sales pitch). It’s 3km east of Kannur town.


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