National Handloom Day: Celebrating India’s Rich Weaving Heritage

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Published On: August 7, 2026

On August 7, 2015, India inaugurated National Handloom Day to honor the handloom industry and its contribution to the nation's economy and culture.

In 2015, India took a significant step to honor its rich weaving heritage by inaugurating National Handloom Day on August 7. This day was chosen to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement, which began on August 7, 1905, aiming to revive domestic industries and promote indigenous products. The inaugural event was held in Chennai, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘India Handloom’ brand to enhance the global market presence of quality handloom products. The handloom sector, employing over 43 lakh weavers and allied workers, plays a crucial role in India’s economy and cultural identity. National Handloom Day serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting indigenous industries and preserving traditional crafts. It highlights the need to empower artisans and promote sustainable livelihoods, ensuring that the rich tapestry of India’s handloom heritage continues to thrive in the modern world.

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[“India exports about 95% of the world’s hand-woven fabric.”,”Over 70% of all weavers and allied workers in the handloom sector are women.”,”The handloom industry contributes nearly 15% of the cloth production in India.”,”The ‘India Handloom’ brand was launched to provide quality assurance to buyers.”,”The first National Handloom Day was celebrated in Chennai in 2015.”]

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