Following are the tools and raw materials required for Kasargod Saree Weaving:
• Cotton Yarns: Generally cotton yarns are preferred to make the Kasargod saree’s.
• Boiler: It is generally used to boil the yarn for about 24 hours.
• Charaka Equipment: It is used to wind the yarn onto the bobbins and pirns.
• Warping Frames: Warping is generally done on frames in Kasargod.
• Bamboo Sticks: It is generally used to squeeze the yarns after dyeing.
• Horizontal Pole: It is used to dry the yarns in shade for about 2- 3 days.
• Small Bags with Sand: It is used to hold the border yarns firmly.
• Dyeing Tank: Two tanks are specially made for the dyeing purpose in this unit.
• Creels: The coloured bobbins are placed on creels as per the pattern for warping.
• Plastic Pirns: It is used to wind the yarns for weaving.
• Bobbins: The coloured yarns wound on it for warping.
• Brush usually of Palm Fibers: Generally used to apply the starch on yarns on the loom.
• Small Wood and Charcoal Pieces: It is generally used to dry the yarns in the rainy / winter season after the application of starch.
• Basin with Little Water: It is used to immerse the winded pirns for strength purpose before weaving.
