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National Handloom Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrations

On August 7, 2026, India will proudly commemorate National Handloom Day, showcasing its vibrant handloom legacy. This year's celebration underscores innovation and sustainability in the handloom industry. The event will be graced by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi, while awards will honor exceptional contributions to India's rich textile traditions.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

'Make a GRWM video in handloom': PM Narendra Modi urges Indians to celebrate National Handloom Day in new Instagram reel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged celebrating National Handloom Day with enthusiasm. He asked citizens to wear handloom products and support weaving communities. This initiative aims to economically benefit families dependent on the handloom sector. Modi suggested using social media trends to promote India's rich handloom heritage. The Prime Minister emphasized…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Textile Ministry kick starts 'VIRAASAT' exhibition to celebrate 10th National Handloom Day

The Textile Ministry is organising a fortnight-long exhibition called "VIRAASAT," to celebrate the 10th National Handloom Day, which commenced at Handloom Haat in Janpath on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 4, 2024

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National Handloom Day: A jamdani sari fine enough to pass the ring test

National Handloom Day: In Hyderabad, Gaurang Shah showcases handloom saris, including a muslin jamdani fine enough to pass the ring test. Also on showcase were ikats, jacquards, paithani and embroideries such as kasuti, aari and chikankari

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

National Handloom Day 2023: Bollywood actors who make us fall in love with handloom sarees

National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7 every year to promote and honour the rich heritage of traditional handloom weaving in India. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 7, 2023

Week-long handloom exhibition to mark National Handloom Day in Vijayawada from August 7

APCO will host week-long handloom exhibition in Vijayawada during August 7-12. Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy will inaugurate the event, wherein 50 handloom production associations from across India will participate.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

‘Jagan govt. providing all help to weavers through welfare schemes’

Handloom walk organised in Rayachoti to celebrate National Handloom Day

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2022

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Two handloom clusters proposed in East Godavari

Expo inaugurated to mark National Handloom Day

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2022

National Handloom Day: Carrying on the legacy of Indian handlooms

Indian handlooms have always enjoyed a popular status around the world, but the indigenous handlooms got an actual push when the India Handloom brand was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on the occasion of the first National Handloom Day on August 7, 2015.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2022

West Bengal: Tantuja set to receive National Award

KOLKATA: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday congratulated Tantuja through a tweet for being set to receive a National Award. She posted on Twitter: "Happy to share that our state apex society for handlooms, Tantuja, will be receiving the National Award for Design Development for handloom products on National Handloom…

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2022

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