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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?

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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?

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From Aatmanirbharta to Make in India: Strengthening India's handloom sector

August 07, 2020 3:50 pm

National Handloom Day 2020: India’s soft power has long been endorsed by the handloom and handicraft space, in addition to other symbols of cultural power in the field of arts and crafts

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National Handloom Day 2020: Priyanka to Vidya, celebs urge people to go 'vocal for local'

August 07, 2020 2:50 pm

National Handloom Day 2020: Celebrities took to social media to post pictures of themselves in Indian textiles, promoting the importance of traditional weaves

National Handloom Day 2019: These designers create handwoven garments for kids

August 07, 2019 2:51 pm

On 5th National Handloom Day, we bring you a list of clothing lines that make sustainable, handwoven outfits for children, such as Jayati Bose's Choto Golpo and Arun Kumar's Ambaram. These are eco-friendly and comfortable for your child's skin.

Revisiting some rare weaves, this National Handloom Day

August 07, 2019 12:44 pm

From north to south, east to west, India has rich handlooms and traditions defining the country’s cultural capital, woven with organic deftness.

Hanging on a Thread

August 08, 2018 1:20 am

A documentary sheds light on the dying art of weaving in Varanasi- how the practicing artisans took pride in it, and now with the passage of time, the looms, neatly kept, lie untouched.

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Why India and its weavers needed a National Handloom Day

August 08, 2018 10:42 am

Why the need for National Handloom Day? When seen as instruments of soft diplomacy; handlooms and crafts empower cottage industries and showcase the multiple identities present in a country.

NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY PHOTOS

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.