# Salem manufacturing cluster: jewellery and fabrics > Salem, Tamil Nadu, is known for silver anklets, handloom and sago. See processes, materials, the nearest port and nearby clusters, then get a named shortlist. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/salem/ Established cluster · Tamil Nadu # Salem. Silver anklets, handloom and sago. Salem, in Tamil Nadu, is an established regional cluster for jewellery, fabrics, and food and spices. Buyers come here for silver anklets, handloom and sago. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?cluster=salem) [All Tamil Nadu clusters](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/tamil-nadu/) Named shortlist from USD 390 280 km to Cochin seaport Tamil on the factory floor 160 km from our Bengaluru office Locator · **Salem** 11.66° N, 78.15° E * __Salem * __Nearby clusters * __Seaport * __Inland depot (ICD) Nearest seaport Cochin · 280 km Nearest ICD ICD Tiruppur · 110 km At a glance ## Salem, the short version. What the cluster makes, who works there, and how goods leave. Distances are straight-line from the city centre. Known for Silver anklets, handloom and sago Processes [Gems & jewellery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/gems-and-jewellery/), [Weaving & handloom](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/), [Food, spices & agri](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/food-spices-and-agri/) State [Tamil Nadu](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/tamil-nadu/)One of 11 clusters mapped in Tamil Nadu Languages TamilOur team speaks Tamil Scale Established clusterAn established regional cluster Nearest seaport Cochin, 280 kmKochi, Kerala Nearest ICD ICD Tiruppur, 110 kmInland container depot for customs clearance and rail to port State ports Chennai, Kattupalli, Kamarajar (Ennore), V.O. Chidambaranar (Tuticorin) and ICD Tiruppur From Bengaluru 160 kmSourceSquid's India office Processes ## What Salem does best. 3 process families, each with its own page of methods, materials and buying tips. [Process family**Gems & jewellery**Diamond cutting and polishing · Coloured gemstone cutting · CAD design and 3D printing · Lost-wax casting](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/gems-and-jewellery/)[Process family**Weaving & handloom**Warping and sizing · Shuttleless (rapier and air-jet) weaving · Powerloom weaving · Handloom weaving](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/weaving-and-handloom/)[Process family**Food, spices & agri**Cleaning, sorting and grading · Steam sterilisation of spices · Grinding and blending · Drying and dehydration](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/food-spices-and-agri/) ### Materials worked in Salem * [Cotton](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/cotton/) Product families ## Made in Salem, step by step. Open a product to see its process chain. Each links to the full guide with QA tests, HS heading and lead times. **Silver and fashion jewellery** 7 steps · Samples 2–3 weeks 1. **Design & CAD** · Sketch to CAD model 2. **Master & mould** · 3D-printed or hand-carved master, rubber mould 3. **Casting** · Lost-wax casting in silver or brass 4. **Filing & setting** · Clean-up, assembly and stone setting 5. **Polishing & plating** · Rhodium, gold or oxidised finishes 6. **Quality check** · Purity, nickel and lead tests; hallmarking for silver 7. **Packing** · Anti-tarnish bags and boxes [Full guide to silver and fashion jewellery →](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/silver-fashion-jewellery/) Within 250 km ## Clusters close to Salem. Useful when one trip should cover several suppliers, or when a part needs a process Salem does not run. [ 60 km away Established cluster **Erode** Handloom & powerloom, turmeric Weaving & handloomFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/erode/)[ 80 km away Major cluster **Karur** Kitchen & table linen, home textiles Home textiles & carpets ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/karur/)[ 110 km away Major cluster **Tiruppur** Knitwear, T-shirts, innerwear Knitting & knitwearGarments & cut-make-trim ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/tiruppur/)[ 130 km away Major cluster **Hosur** Auto components, two-wheelers, EV, electronics Auto & EV componentsForgingElectronics & assembly ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/hosur/)[ 140 km away Major cluster **Ambur – Vaniyambadi – Ranipet** Finished leather, shoes & shoe uppers Leather & footwear ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/ambur/)[ 150 km away Specialist cluster **Dindigul** Locks, tanned leather Hand tools & hardwareLeather & footwear ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/dindigul/) Geographical Indications ## Tamil Nadu's GI products. 71 registered GI products come from Tamil Nadu, with 16 more applications pending. A few of them: [See all 71 in Tamil Nadu](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/states/tamil-nadu/#gi) * [Alleppey Green Cardamom Tea, coffee & spices](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/tea-coffee-and-spices/#tamil-nadu) * [Ambasamudram Choppu Saman (Wooden Toys) Toys & dolls](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/toys-and-dolls/#tamil-nadu) * [Arani Silk Handloom sarees & fabrics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/handloom-sarees-and-fabrics/#tamil-nadu) * [Arumbavur Wood Carving Wood & furniture](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/wood-and-furniture/#tamil-nadu) * [Bhavani Jamakkalam Carpets, rugs & mats](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/carpets-rugs-and-mats/#tamil-nadu) * [Chedibutta Saree Handloom sarees & fabrics](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/handloom-sarees-and-fabrics/#tamil-nadu) * [Chettinad Kottan Wood & furniture](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/wood-and-furniture/#tamil-nadu) * [Coimbatore Wet Grinder Tools & manufactured goods](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/tools-and-manufactured-goods/#tamil-nadu) * [Dindigul Locks Tools & manufactured goods](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/tools-and-manufactured-goods/#tamil-nadu) * [East India Leather Leather & footwear](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/gi/leather-and-footwear/#tamil-nadu) How SourceSquid covers Salem ## Your team in Salem. Our Bengaluru team covers Salem in person: factory search, audits, samples and inspections. This is what working with us there looks like. * **Factory search on the ground** Our Bengaluru team visits Salem to screen factories in person, then shares a named shortlist with the evidence behind it. * **Audits before you commit** On-site audits of the strongest Salem candidates, scored on capability, quality systems and capacity. * **Samples to golden sample** First articles measured against your drawing, then a signed golden sample that every lot is checked against. * **Inspections on every lot** In-line and pre-shipment inspections in Salem to your AQL, with photo and measurement reports. * **We speak Tamil** The language of Salem's factory floors, so questions get answered at the machine, not after a week of email. * **Shipping via Cochin** We plan the route to Cochin or ICD Tiruppur, and check export documents before the truck leaves. Salem questions ## Straight answers. Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### What is Salem known for manufacturing? Salem is known for silver anklets, handloom and sago. It is an established regional cluster in Tamil Nadu, and its main product groups are jewellery, fabrics, and food and spices. ### Which port is nearest to Salem? The nearest seaport is Cochin, about 280 km away in a straight line. The nearest inland container depot is ICD Tiruppur, about 110 km away. Exporters in Tamil Nadu commonly ship through Chennai, Kattupalli, Kamarajar (Ennore), V.O. Chidambaranar (Tuticorin) and ICD Tiruppur. ### How do I find good manufacturers in Salem? Send SourceSquid a short brief with a drawing, photo or sample. We return a named shortlist of Salem manufacturers screened on evidence, then audit the strongest on site before you place an order. Start here ## Get a named shortlist of Salem manufacturers. Send one drawing, photo or quote. We return how it is made, the right factories in the cluster and a realistic target price. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?cluster=salem)[Talk to a principal](https://sourcesquid.co/contact/) Named shortlist from USD 390