National Handloom Day 2024

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National Handloom Day 2024 celebrates India's rich handloom heritage, promoting sustainable fashion and honouring skilled weavers and their craftsmanship, here are some things to know.

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Date and Observation

National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7th. In 2024, it falls on a Wednesday.

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Inauguration and Purpose

Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, National Handloom Day honours the rich cultural heritage of handloom.

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Historical Significance

The day has its roots in the Swadeshi Movement, launched on August 7, 1905, during India’s struggle for independence.

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Swadeshi Movement

Swadeshi Movement were symbolically represented when Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled a hand-spun Khadi flag on August 15, 1947.

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Modern Observance

The observance of National Handloom Day was inaugurated to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement and honour the contributions of handloom weaver.

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Significance and Celebrations

The day celebrates the country’s vibrant handloom heritage, honors skilled artisans and weavers and promotes sustainable fashion.

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Environmental and Ethical Impact

National Handloom Day highlights the environmental benefits of handloom textiles, advocating for the adoption  of handloom.