This research paper aims to examine the prospects and problems of silk weavers of Kancheepuram, Tamilnadu. This study also examines the various services offered to the silk weavers, the problems encountered by the silk weavers and the various suggestions offered to remove bottlenecks and expectations and services offered. This study emphasizes weavers problems like lack of continuous work, power holidays, lack of expansion and modernization etc. The study also focusses on the prospects and problems arising out of emerging technological developments. To overcome the problems faced, the study would also offer certain suggestions to make use of technology for better prosperity. It is estimated that due to increase in technological evolutions in the textile industries, silk weavers, being cottage industries, there is wide gap because of the prevailing market conditions.