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National Handloom Day 2026

National Handloom Day 2026

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Buy Handloom Products, Share "Get Ready With Me" Videos: PM Modi

PM Modi said the celebration of day would render a helping hand to the country's weavers.

National Handloom Day 2026: Theme

India's handloom tradition is far more than a story of textiles and weaving. It is a living record of the country's regional cultures, craftsmanship and generations of traditional knowledge. From intricate silk weaves to distinctive regional cottons, India's handloom heritage continues to evolve while retaining its deep cultural roots.National Handloom Day 2026 is being observed on August 7, marking the 12th edition of the annual observance. This year's celebrations also put the spotlight on innovation, sustainability, technology and the changing role of handlooms in contemporary India.Read mo

National Handloom Day 2026: Vidya Balan Celebrates India's Weaving Heritage, Urges People To Buy Authentic Silk Products

National Handloom Day: Govt showcases India’s tribal textile heritage through RISA

The event showcased several GI-tagged tribal textiles including Kotpad Cotton, Tussar Silk, Eri Silk, Muga Silk, Toda embroidery and Dongria embroidery.

President Droupadi Murmu Presents Sant Kabir National Handloom Awards At The Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre

Centre spent ₹69,860 crore on Telangana cotton procurement, says Kishan Reddy on National Handloom Day

Who wove your handloom sari? In Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, the answer is a QR scan away

Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath Honours UP Weavers With Sant Kabir Handloom Awards, Signs MoUs To Boost Market Access

Govt. working on revival of handlooms sector: Tummala

He says training given to carry on the craftsmanship, pass it on to next generations

UN Envoys From 17 Countries Celebrate India's Handloom Heritage On National Handloom Day

Handloom, handicraft programme helping weavers in backward areas: NDA leaders

Chief Minister Vijay inaugurates handloom expo

Indian Coast Guard Mumbai Champions Swadeshi Weaves On National Handloom Day 2026

Dia Mirza Drapes Her Mother's Banarasi Saree For Operation Safed Sagar Delhi Event, Honours National Handloom Day

Daily Quiz | On National Handloom Day

A quiz on the occasion of National Handloom Day celebrated on August 7

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