The first time this day was celebrated in 2015 by PM Modi…
On August 7, The National Handloom Day is celebrated in India. The day recognizes and honors the contribution of handloom weavers to the nation's economy and culture.
India's handloom industry has a long history of cultural development. It has been passed down from generation to generation, whether it is intricate designs or traditional patterns and prints.
The day also marks India's reaffirmation of protecting its glorious handloom heritage and empowering weavers and workers with greater opportunities to ensure livelihoods.
The Indian artisan community has done a great job of preserving the art by producing contemporary adaptations that satisfy contemporary consumers.
This day aims to raise awareness of the value of the handloom industry and its role in the nation's socioeconomic growth.
The origin of National Handloom Day has its roots back in the Swadeshi Movement of 1905.
The objective of this movement was to boycott British goods and encourage people to buy Indian-made products. Notably, handloom textiles were one of the essential products that were widely promoted during this time.
Today is the 10th Handloom Day in India. The first Handloom Day was celebrated in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai. Now, it is celebrated across the country with many events and activities.
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