A handloom sari is often woven on a shuttle-pit loom made from ropes, wooden beams and poles. Fabrics woven out of hand spun yarn on handlooms are called “khadi”, while mill spun yarn woven on handlooms are called "handloom" fabrics. Fibers are spun into yarn on a spinning wheel called a charkha, The handloom sarees are made from silk or cotton threads, The fabric quality of handloom sarees is extremely light, airy, breathing, soothing and comfortable to wear especially meant for the summer season as all-day wear.