DeadStock: Resource Stress and Sustainability Challenges in South Indian Handloom Clusters

L. Subhashini, Dr. S. Grace Annapoorani

Abstract: The handloom weaving sector occupies a vital position in India?s cultural and economic landscape, reflecting centuries of traditional craftsmanship, artistic expression, and regional identity. Among its diverse products, sarees stand out as one of the most iconic representations of this heritage, embodying a creative synthesis of design, technical expertise, and cultural symbolism. However, despite their aesthetic and cultural significance, the handloom industry today faces several pressing challenges arising from overproduction, unsold inventories, and the growing accumulation of restocked and deadstock sarees. These issues not only result in considerable financial losses for weavers, cooperative societies, and retailers but also contribute to material wastage, resource inefficiency, and environmental strain, thereby highlighting the urgent need for sustainable intervention and strategic reuse practices.

Keywords: Handloom weaving, Deadstock, Reuse, Sustainable, Problems and Challenges

How to Cite?: L. Subhashini, Dr. S. Grace Annapoorani, "DeadStock: Resource Stress and Sustainability Challenges in South Indian Handloom Clusters", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 475-478, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251206004034, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251206004034