Handloom woven saris of Poona are quite famous for their superior quality of fabric construction, constant inflow of new designs and for their reasonable ranges. Today the industry of weaving is flowing. Workshops are found in Gunjpeth, Bhawanipeth and the other areas of the old city of Poona. Among the master craftsmen M/s Kunden, M/s Methapelli and Vilasagar of Padmashali caste are there. Padma means lotus and Shali means weaver. New poolrooms are fast replacing handloom and the industry is flourishing. Almost every instrument is mechanised.