Kerala tourism department to promote coir tourism

The Kerala tourism department has come forward to promote the traditional coir-making process as a tourism product. It has proposed to bring together the traditional wares and craftsmen along with their products under one roof.

The department has proposed to set up two coir villages at Munambam and Palluruthy in Ernakulam district for the purpose. The proposed villages will have everything associated with the industry, including the traditional process of coir production from de-fibering to coir yarning to weaving and designing, according to a Khaleej Times report.

The tourism department decision to promote coir tourism is likely to change the scene as it will be offering support to the coir industry to come out with high-quality gift items and souvenirs that the visitors can take home.