The National Handloom Day is commemorated annually on August 7 to boost the rich legacy and skilled artistry of traditional handloom weaving. The handloom sarees of India beautifully depict the diverse cultural and geographical landscape of the nation.

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National handloom day on the 7th of August every year, commemorates the swadeshi movement's call for self-sufficiency in 1905, emphasizing the significance of traditional handwoven fabrics. Today, we celebrate the vibrant legacy of handloom weaving showcasing artistry, culture, and innovation entwined in every thread.

Celebrating 'National Handloom Day' in India; All about India's rich handloom heritage

National Handloom Day 2022 is here! And, it's time to celebrate versatile and exquisite Indian handlooms, some of which have their roots going way back to the ancient Indus Valley civilization.

National Handloom Day 2022 is here! And, it's time to celebrate versatile and exquisite Indian handlooms, some of which have their roots going way back to the ancient Indus Valley civilization. Every year on the 7th of August, National Handloom Day is celebrated in India to encourage citizens to wear clothes made by hand by indigenous communities. And this year too, events are organized across the nation to improve public awareness and the contribution of citizens to the socio-economic growth of handloom weavers. There are tons of Indian handlooms available in the market and they can be distinguished by their weaving methods, use of imagery and symbols, and also by their colour. From Gujarat's Bandhani to Goa's Kunbi and Assam's Muga Silk to Karnataka's Mysore Silk, there are so many Indian handloom options to choose from. And, they can be used to make different types of Indian ethnic outfits. Then why do we see a gradual decline in the sales of Indian handloom every year? Simple! Since Indian handloom weavers, who mostly work in small groups of people in villages, cannot compete with multi-million dollar companies who pay a hefty amount for advertisements, we don't usually see a craze for Indian fabrics. And, as a solution to this problem, National Handloom Day was commemorated in India in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Now, before we move ahead, let's take a look at the significance and history of this day! Significance & history of National Handloom Day In the year 2015, National Handloom Day was commemorated to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Swadeshi Movement which started in 1905. The government of India choose the same day the movement started at the beginning of the twentieth century. Back in 1905, the Swadeshi movement started in Calcutta, now known as Kolkata, as a protest against the partition of Bengal by the British Government. The movement was aimed to motivate people to boycott foreign products and to promote Swadeshi i.e. local goods. To mark the 110th year of the Swadeshi Movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first handloom day in College of Madras’ Centenary Corridor, Chennai. Over the years, the Government also implemented a number of schemes to help handloom communities. Some of these schemes are National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), Handloom Weavers Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (HWCWS), Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) and Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS). This year, we are celebrating the 8th National Handloom Day in India. Also read: International Beer Day 2022: 5 unique ways to use beer for hair and skin 8 ways to support handloom weavers in India Buy products from Indian weavers directly If you want every penny of the MRP to go to the weavers that make your handloom, buy from them directly. If you happen to come across a local weaver in your or another city, strike a deal with them for a couple of sets and revamp your wardrobe. Buy from stores that source directly from local weavers There are several brands that source their fabrics directly from the weavers. One such brand is 'Be Desi' which doesn't just believe in supporting Indian artisans and uplifting Indian textiles but also wishes to transform them into contemporary pieces of art for today’s fashion. You can also identify organizations that keep weaver welfare at heart and make a point to buy directly from them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BeDesi (@bedesiofficialindia) Participate in campaigns that support weavers There are many campaigns and year-round online initiatives that are aimed at promoting Indian handloom to the masses. You can take part in some of these campaigns and show your support for the local weavers. Weaver welfare organisations often share details about such campaigns on their official social media handles. Be vocal about Indian fabrics Just the way you sing praises of International luxury brands like Dior and Chanel, share what you like about Indian fabrics whenever possible. Use your voice to help the Indian artisans. Recommend on social media and to your friends Social media trends help increase a product's demand. So, the more you post about your favourite handloom brands, the more profits they will earn. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RAR Studio (@rarstudio_official) View this post on Instagram A post shared by RAR Studio (@rarstudio_official) Also read: Happy Friendship Day 2022: Pocket-friendly gift ideas and some special messages for your BFF Contribute to fundraisers Several Indian weavers are in need of support. If you have the capacity to donate to fundraisers, do not hesitate. To help the weavers with their food ration and health or educational supplies, contribute to fundraisers on Milaap and other platforms. Pre-book their products Since a lot of investment is required to produce handloom products at a large scale, weavers are always under the dilemma of whether their products will sell or not. When we pre-book their products, they feel more at ease to go big and bold with their collections. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KaleNele (@kalenele) Volunteer for them If you have some spare time with you then try volunteering for local weavers. Reach out to the local artisans and offer to help them in whatever way possible. You can create a social media account for them to increase their reach. Or you can help them create a website. You can even teach their kids how to do basic mathematics or colloquial English. Go ahead with whatever works for you.

National Handloom Day 2022: 8 ways to support Indian handloom weavers

<p>As the country is observing National Handloom Day on Friday, Bollywood divas Kangana Ranaut, Janhvi Kapoor and Vidya Balan took to social media to share a picture of their favourite handloom clothing from their wardrobe.<br />
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The three actors took to social media to urge people to be 'vocal for local'&nbsp;and use more clothing made by local Indian brands. 'Queen'&nbsp;actor Kangana Ranaut`s team posted several pictures of the actor donning Indian handloom clothing including the one where she is seen posing with a spinning wheel.<br />
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"Most of us have more than we can consume, Fashion industry has become one of the most damaging industries for our environment, new challenges call for new resolves, lets promote our own Indian organic fabric industries and preserve the planet #NationalHandloomDay," Kangana`s team tweeted.<br />
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The actors further shared how choosing handloom over international brands help to elevate underprivileged weavers of the country from poverty. "When we choose Handloom we choose to elevate our poor weavers out of poverty, we choose vocal for local, we choose our Mother Earth, we choose love for every single being on this planet #NationalHandloomDay," Ranaut`s team tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When we choose Handloom we choose to elevate our poor weavers out of poverty, we choose vocal for local, we choose our Mother Earth, we choose love for every single being on this planet <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalHandloomDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationalHandloomDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/i1q5NbH7E0">pic.twitter.com/i1q5NbH7E0</a></p>
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<p>'Shakuntala Devi' actor Vidya Balan, who has been donning clothing from local Indian brands for the e-promotions of the film for the past few weeks, also shared her take on National Handloom Day.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalHandloomDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NationalHandloomDay</a> let us all resolve to support our weavers across the country in these difficult times by buying and wearing their beautiful creations in our everyday life and also help keep <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a>'sHandloomLegacy alive. Appreciate the labour of love. <a href="https://t.co/ceO9G7Shhl">pic.twitter.com/ceO9G7Shhl</a></p>
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<p>Balan shared pictures of herself wrapped in a Kanjivaram silk saree with zari pallu and penned down a long caption urging people to resolve to support Indian weavers during the difficult times of the coronavirus crisis. "On #NationalHandloomDay let us all resolve to support our weavers across the country in these difficult times by buying and wearing their beautiful creations in our everyday life and also help keep #India`sHandloomLegacy alive. Appreciate the labour of love. #IWearHandloom," she wrote in the caption.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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'Dhadak' actor Janhvi Kapoor also took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself attending an event wearing a handloom saree. "Today is National Handloom Day! This is my most favourite and most special handloom saree. The weavers and artisans in our country are truly unmatched in skill and creativity- the best in the world! #vocal4handmade," she wrote in the caption.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDk1ft-AFcf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Today is National Handloom Day! This is my most favourite and most special handloom saree. The weavers and artisans in our country are truly unmatched in skill and creativity- the best in the world! #vocal4handmade @pmoindia @narendramodi @smritiiraniofficial @ministryoftextilesgoi</a></p>

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<p>National Handloom Day is observed every year on August 7 to recognise the contributions of the handloom weavers of the country. August 7 was chosen as National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on this day in 1905 in the Calcutta Town hall to protest against the partition of Bengal by the British Government.</p>


As the country is observing National Handloom Day on Friday, Bollywood divas Kangana Ranaut, Janhvi Kapoor and Vidya Balan took to social media to share a picture of their favourite handloom clothing from their wardrobe.

As the country is observing National Handloom Day on Friday, Bollywood divas Kangana Ranaut, Janhvi Kapoor and Vidya Balan took to social media to share a picture of their favourite handloom clothing from their wardrobe. The three actors took to social media to urge people to be 'vocal for local' and use more clothing made by local Indian brands. 'Queen' actor Kangana Ranaut`s team posted several pictures of the actor donning Indian handloom clothing including the one where she is seen posing with a spinning wheel. "Most of us have more than we can consume, Fashion industry has become one of the most damaging industries for our environment, new challenges call for new resolves, lets promote our own Indian organic fabric industries and preserve the planet #NationalHandloomDay," Kangana`s team tweeted. The actors further shared how choosing handloom over international brands help to elevate underprivileged weavers of the country from poverty. "When we choose Handloom we choose to elevate our poor weavers out of poverty, we choose vocal for local, we choose our Mother Earth, we choose love for every single being on this planet #NationalHandloomDay," Ranaut`s team tweeted. When we choose Handloom we choose to elevate our poor weavers out of poverty, we choose vocal for local, we choose our Mother Earth, we choose love for every single being on this planet #NationalHandloomDay pic.twitter.com/i1q5NbH7E0 — Team Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) August 7, 2020 × 'Shakuntala Devi' actor Vidya Balan, who has been donning clothing from local Indian brands for the e-promotions of the film for the past few weeks, also shared her take on National Handloom Day. On #NationalHandloomDay let us all resolve to support our weavers across the country in these difficult times by buying and wearing their beautiful creations in our everyday life and also help keep #India'sHandloomLegacy alive. Appreciate the labour of love. pic.twitter.com/ceO9G7Shhl — vidya balan (@vidya_balan) August 7, 2020 × Balan shared pictures of herself wrapped in a Kanjivaram silk saree with zari pallu and penned down a long caption urging people to resolve to support Indian weavers during the difficult times of the coronavirus crisis. "On #NationalHandloomDay let us all resolve to support our weavers across the country in these difficult times by buying and wearing their beautiful creations in our everyday life and also help keep #India`sHandloomLegacy alive. Appreciate the labour of love. #IWearHandloom," she wrote in the caption. 'Dhadak' actor Janhvi Kapoor also took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself attending an event wearing a handloom saree. "Today is National Handloom Day! This is my most favourite and most special handloom saree. The weavers and artisans in our country are truly unmatched in skill and creativity- the best in the world! #vocal4handmade," she wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram Today is National Handloom Day! This is my most favourite and most special handloom saree. The weavers and artisans in our country are truly unmatched in skill and creativity- the best in the world! #vocal4handmade @pmoindia @narendramodi @smritiiraniofficial @ministryoftextilesgoi A post shared by Janhvi Kapoor (@janhvikapoor) on Aug 6, 2020 at 9:59pm PDT × National Handloom Day is observed every year on August 7 to recognise the contributions of the handloom weavers of the country. August 7 was chosen as National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on this day in 1905 in the Calcutta Town hall to protest against the partition of Bengal by the British Government.

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