Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery and Textile Museum
| Place | Coimbatore |
|---|---|
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1988 |
| Museum Type | Art and Textiles (Specialized Industrial & Fine Arts Museum) |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | 16, Avinashi Rd, Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641014 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | ₹20 for Adults ₹10 for Children |
Museum Introduction
Founded in 1981 by the visionary industrialist, author, and textile scientist Kasthuri Sreenivasan, this institution is a unique cultural landmark in "the Manchester of South India." It was established under the Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust to promote art and provide a historical perspective on the textile industry. The complex serves as a bridge between the technical evolution of weaving and the aesthetic world of fine arts.
General Collections
The museum is divided into two major wings: the Textile Museum and the Art Gallery. The textile section chronologically traces the evolution of spinning and weaving from the prehistoric era to the modern age. The art gallery features a diverse range of Indian paintings, sculptures, and traditional crafts, including a dedicated section for emerging contemporary artists.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum houses a world-class collection of traditional Indian sarees and textiles representing every state of India. A standout feature is the "History of Costume" gallery, which displays life-sized mannequins showcasing the evolution of Indian attire through various dynasties and centuries. It also preserves original handlooms and primitive spinning wheels from different global cultures.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The museum is located on Avinashi Road, near the Coimbatore Airport. It is widely considered a "must-visit" for textile engineering students and fashion designers due to its technical depth. |
| Artifacts | Primitive Egyptian spinning tools; 19th-century handlooms; Rare Tanjore gold-leaf paintings; Collection of traditional Indian headgears; Replicas of Indus Valley textiles; Modern abstract sculptures. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 422 257 4110 |
| Email ID | kst_trust@yahoo.co.in |
Artifact Gallery
