India's handloom industry employs 35 lakh people directly or indirectly. The National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7 every year in India. The day recognizes and honours the contribution of ...

Artisans and weavers from 20 states, including Odisha, will participate in the 20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela, beginning ...

In Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, handloom is not just a symbol of heritage—it remains part of everyday life. From towels and lungis to bedsheets ...

PANIPAT- Master weaver Khemaraj Sundriyal shared his remarkable journey from a humble farming family in Uttarakhand to ...

Yes, Indian handloom is getting expensive. No, don’t complain. With fewer artisans, rising prices of silk and zari, and cheap ...

Explore the National Handloom Expo Bhubaneswar, showcasing vibrant Indian handloom creations and fostering weaver ...

The handloom sector every year employs 3.5 million people in India directly or indirectly and is regarded as an iconic symbol of India’s diversity and culture. (Image Credits: iStock) The soft touch ...

Every year, August 7 is celebrated as National Handloom Day—a tribute to India’s rich textile legacy, the artistry of local weavers, and the growing importance of sustainable fashion. In an era ...

On National Handloom Day, the Centre set a stiff target for the textile ministry by calling for quadrupling handloom export to 10,000 crore and doubling production in the next three years. This vision ...

When people think of Gen Z fashion, they think fast fashion, Insta-approved outfits, and same-day deliveries (or even same hour). However, surprisingly, a slow revolution is weaving its way back into ...

The Swadeshi Movement, which began on August 7, 1905, as a component of the Indian independence struggle, was significant for the handloom industry. The goal of the movement is to increase domestic ...