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National Handloom Day 2025: As we mark the day today, here's all you need to know. (Source: mygov.in)

National Handloom Day 2025: Date, Theme, Origin, Significance, and Celebrations

August 07, 2025 11:11 am

National Handloom Day 2025 Date, History and Theme: This year marks the 11th anniversary of the day and will be celebrated on 7th August 2025, with the theme "Weaving Innovation into Tradition."

Celebrating 10th National Handloom Day in 2024: Know the date, theme, history, significance and more

August 07, 2024 10:33 am

Discover the significance of National Handloom Day celebrated on August 7 in India, honoring the country's rich handloom heritage. Learn about the cultural impact, economic empowerment of artisans, and promotion of sustainable fashion through handloom textiles.

Ministry of Textiles initiative brings Indian handlooms closer for students

August 14, 2023 1:34 pm

From Banarasi brocade to Paithani and ikat, school children were introduced to looms and different weaving methods.

National Handloom Day: Lambani tribal women weave dreams of better future

August 07, 2023 5:07 pm

With rampant poverty, alcoholic husbands and the sword of migration hanging over their heads, the Lambani community women of Arakeri have recently found a new lease of life in age-old art.

Eri Stoles with embroidered musical instruments, Jaapi, wildlife from Assam at Pragjyotika, Delhi. Photo Credit - Swasti Pachauri

Songs of Ahimsa Silk: Celebrating the spirit of 'Eri' this National Handloom Day

August 07, 2023 11:06 am

How do handlooms facilitate ecological harmony in the era of mindless consumerism and still preserve our ethnic traditions? Heritage 'Ahimsa' or peace silk gives us an answer.

National Handloom Day: Celebrate the rich legacy of India with these handwoven saris

August 07, 2023 2:28 pm

National Handloom Day is a poignant reminder of the historic call to encourage indigenous products during the Swadeshi movement that began on this date in 1905 in Calcutta, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal and Lala Lajpat Rai.

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National Handloom Day: From Arunachali stole to Manipuri pagdi, check out these famous looks of PM Modi

August 07, 2022 4:20 pm

The prime minister has been promoting local, regional attire on many occasions, and has also been vocal about Indian handloom and handicrafts whose legacy, according to the ministry, is "centuries old"

Warp 'n Weft, WWF India launch 'Chakradhara' collection to celebrate National Handloom Day

August 07, 2022 12:54 pm

Supported by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the project spells out love for tigers and the conservation efforts to support the thriving population of the majestic animal

National Handloom Day 2022: How self-help groups sustain Indian handicrafts and handlooms

August 08, 2022 8:49 am

This year the handloom celebratory week coincides with the government's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, an initiative under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav encouraging people to hoist flags at their homes and contribute to nation-building in the 75th year of Independence

National Handloom Day: Telangana weavers to get Rs 5 lakh life insurance cover from August 7

August 02, 2022 10:26 am

The state government has tied up with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India for 'Nethanna Beema' scheme and designated the state department of handlooms and textiles as the nodal agency for its implementation.

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National Handloom Day 2022: The enchanting legacy of weaves from Karnataka's Bagalkot district

August 07, 2022 12:34 pm

“The techniques of cultivating organic cotton, preparatory processes for weaving, the intricacy of weaving styles, use of natural dyes in dyeing fabric and printing techniques are all inspired by culture and region. We want the art form to survive,” said Ramesh, a weaver from a distant town, with a diploma in textile design

10 types of Indian handloom saris you should own

August 07, 2018 1:44 pm

Sari can be hailed as the most versatile garment and if draped well can completely metamorphose the look of a woman. India is a treasure trove of different kinds of saris and if delved deep enough, you will be completely spoilt for choice. Take a look at these saris and then you will no longer doubt us.