On 7 August 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the first National Handloom Day in Chennai. The day honours the handloom weaving community and highlights the industry’s contribution to the socio-economic advancement of this country. It is a commitment to preserve handloom history and provide additional opportunities to handloom weavers and workers.
National Handloom Day 2024: Significance
It symbolizes India’s rich handloom heritage and emphasizes the need to support handloom artisans. Encouraging better working conditions, financing, and fair trade practices ensures that artisans receive fair compensation for their contribution to the country’s cultural and economic heritage. Improving the general condition and viability of the handloom industry depends mostly on government policies and schemes that provide financial assistance, training programs, and marketing support. In an effort to preserve and sustain this practice, the Indian government has launched several initiatives. The ultimate aim is to establish a brand for premium handloom fabrics that ensure no flaws and are environmentally friendly, provide workers and weavers with a steady income and take pride in their hard work.
National Handloom Day 2024: History
The Swadeshi Movement, which began on August 7, 1905, was an important part of India’s independence movement and had a major impact on the handloom sector. Its main goal was to increase domestic production and reduce dependence on imports, resulting in Khadi fabric becoming widely used in homes across the country. Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the Indian flag made of Khadi at Princess Park near India Gate, symbolizing the country’s “midnight march” toward independence. The Swadeshi Movement gave National Handloom Day its importance when it was founded on August 7, 2015. The first National Handloom Day was celebrated on August 7, 2015 in Chennai and was officially launched by the Government of India to honor this important day.
National Handloom Day 2024: Ways to Celebrate
social media: Use social media for promotion and distribution of handloom products.
spread the word: Highlighting the benefits of handloom textiles to encourage customers to support local weavers.
Encourage them: Government initiatives and policy changes to promote the handloom industry and raise the living standards of weavers.
