Pattariyar

Pattariyar is a caste of South India. Their traditional occupation is weaving. Traditionally, they were known for silk-weaving, although by the end of 20th century, they had moved to other occupations, including cotton weaving, running small businesses and government service.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Kumar Suresh Singh; Anthropological Survey of India (2001). People of India. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 1216. ISBN 978-81-85938-88-2.


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