National handloom day

News
Photos

NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY NEWS

National Handloom Day, National Handloom Day 2022, PM Modi, Modi in traditional clothes, PM Modi in state attire, PM in local garment, PM Modi promoting handloom, indian express news

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.

National Handloom Day 2021: Nurturing handlooms, crafts, and arts during COVID-19

August 07, 2021 3:02 pm

Handloom and cloth masks with Madhubani and Mithila paintings became an instant hit in the pandemic

National Handloom Day, handlooms india cities to visit, travel bucketlist, where to buy handlooms from, indianexpress.com, indianexpress,

National Handloom Day 2021: Plan a trip to these places for the finest weaves

August 07, 2021 9:57 am

From Madhya Pradesh’s Maheshwari handloom to Karnataka’s Ilkal fabric, these places should definitely be on your bucketlist

Handloom Day announcements look like a mix of the good and the bad, but are mostly foggy

August 21, 2020 9:19 am

Jaya Jaitly writes: In the case of the textiles sector, what happened to the Satyam and Ajai Shankar committee reports? What about the inputs from the few meetings that were held before COVID-19 arrived?

handloom board, government of india, handloom, indian handlooms, indian express lifestyle

What does the dissolution of the All India Handloom Board mean for the industry?

August 08, 2020 5:31 pm

A recent order from the Ministry of Textiles has thrown up questions of its validity and the road ahead for handloom weavers

Explained: Why is August 7 called National Handloom Day

August 07, 2020 7:50 pm

National Handloom Day: In 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first National Handloom Day. It was a salute to weavers and others in the industry to promote the handmade and the handwoven.

National Handloom Day 2020: From Jamdani to Banarasi silk, which one is your favourite?

August 07, 2020 4:20 pm

Your favourite actors love traditional handloom saris; which one would you pick for your next special occasion?

NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY PHOTOS

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.