Two types of jamakkalams are produced in Bhavani.The first type is made from coarser cotton threads capable of producing carpets with colored bands.As the thread was coarser, designs could not be weaved on to this type of carpet.Hence, a second softer variety of jamakkalams were introduced which were made of artificial silk threads enabling weavers to weave different kinds of border designs. Jamakkalams are also used to make fashion products such as backpacks.