National Handloom Day

National Handloom Day 2021: All you need to know about day that honours contributions of weaving community

The day celebrates India's rich handloom heritage and also commemorates Swadeshi Movement, one of the several movements in India's freedom struggle that took place place in 1905

Sui Dhaaga: Made in India launches logo on National Handloom day, featuring 15 different art forms

The logo for Sui Dhaaga will include in hand needlework forms of Kashida and Sozni from Kashmir, colourful Phulkari from Punjab, the intricate thread work forms Rabari and Mochi Bharat from Gujarat, Phool Patti from Uttar Pradesh and Zardozi work from Lucknow, among others

Tamil Nadu to formulate new integrated textile policy, says E Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu government would formulate a new integrated textile policy, Chief Minister EK Palaniswami said on Monday.

Assam to host Handloom Day function in bid to promote North East handicrafts

For the first time, the city will play host to the National Handloom Day celebrations on 7 August, as the government looks to accord due recognition to the North East by showcasing its rich art and craft culture

Smriti Irani's #IWearHandloom campaign is the latest effort to revive India's textile heritage

Smriti Irani's #IWearHandloom campaign, in the run up to National Handloom Day on 7 August, is a great supplement to the efforts by designers and regular citizens to revive Indian hand-woven textiles

Need to ensure weavers get rightful wage: PM Modi launches National Handloom Day in Chennai

Making a strong pitch for the handloom industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for steps to promote it globally as well as ensure that weavers are paid their rightful wages.