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

This day in India originated with the Swadeshi Movement, which began on August 7, 1905, during India’s struggle for independence from British control.

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It was a reaction to the British government’s decision to split Bengal, and handlooms became a potent symbol of resistance to British authority.

By promoting Indian crafts and empowering local craftsmen, it aimed to revive Indian culture and traditions while also encouraging the use of Indian languages, arts, and crafts.

On August 15, 1947, the values promoted by the Swadeshi Movement were symbolically represented when Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled a hand-spun Khadi flag, marking India’s independence. (Source: Wikipedia Commons)

In modern times, the observance of National Handloom Day was inaugurated on August 7, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and this date was chosen to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement.

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the day and will be celebrated on 7th August 2025, with the theme “Weaving Innovation into Tradition.”

This year’s celebrations will take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and will be attended by the Hon’ble President of India, who will present the prestigious Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards for 2024 to a total of 24 awardees, including 5 Sant Kabir awardees and 19 national awardees.

It honours the skills and workmanship of handloom weavers and seeks to promote handloom products domestically and globally.

As we mark the day today, the keyword ‘national handloom day’ is trending on Google Search Trends. (Screenshot)

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