{
  "id": 10671595,
  "title": "Thirukkural woven in cotton: Karur weaver creates 133-page fabric book",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/thirukkural-woven-in-cotton-karur-weaver-creates-133-page-fabric-book",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:50:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/thirukkural-woven-in-cotton-karur-weaver-creates-133-page-fabric-book/article71522889.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 133-page book, crafted by powerloom weaver R. Prabhu, features Thirukkural couplets in Tamil printed on white fabric. This unique book was brought to life over a four-month period, with Prabhu drawing inspiration from his earlier creation of a Thiruvalluvar image on cotton fabric. Instead of purchasing fabric from stores, Prabhu opted to weave it on his powerloom, saving costs and adding a personal touch to the project.\n\nPrabhu cut the fabric into pages and used manual screen printing to etch the Tamil couplets onto each page. The book was then bound with a leather cover, showcasing Prabhu's dedication to traditional craftsmanship. He utilized pure cotton yarn for the fabric, ensuring the highest quality for his creation.\n\nThree copies of the book have already been made, with seven more in the works, awaiting their turn for binding. Prabhu estimates that the cost of producing a single book amounted to close to ₹25,000, but he believes that future orders could lead to cost reductions. This innovative approach to bookmaking marks Prabhu's first attempt at this unique project, and he hopes to inspire others to explore creative possibilities in textiles.",
  "summary": "The weaver, R. Prabhu, wants to gift a book to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay",
  "key_points": [
    "Karur weaver R. Prabhu creates 133-page Thirukkural book from cotton fabric",
    "Prabhu weaves and prints fabric himself, saving costs and adding personal touch",
    "Three books made, seven more in works, each costing near ₹25,000"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}