Difference between Handloom and Power loom

The textile industry is the second largest sector in India in terms of

providing employment after agriculture, maintain
maintaining
ing the legacy of the
country. India has always been at the fore front of textile industry, known
for its impeccable craftsmanship in cotton weaving and dyeing. The
centuries old handloom industry alone is responsible for providing
employment to as many as 13 million weavers in the country.

What is Handloom?
A handloom is a type of loom used to weave cloth or patterns on cloth and is
operated manually without the aid of electric power. What started as a
mechanism to furnish necessities has become a specialized tool for the
handicraftsman specializes in furnishing art and luxury fabrics.
What is Power loom?
A power loom is a type of mechanically powered loom driven by a steam
engine or electric power used to weave cloth. It was not until the 1850’s that
the power loom industry really came into the picture, owing to the rising
demand of cotton and scarcity of production. Power looms are a major shift
from the conventional handlooms that once dominated the textile industry.
As they are mechanically powered, they work at least ten times faster than
their handloom counterparts, thereby controlling much of the fabric market.
However, a power loom can only replicate a limited variety of designs and
patterns.