National Handloom Day 2021

National Handloom Day is observed on 7 August each year to honour the handloom community and acknowledge their contribution to India’s socio-economic development.

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The Swadeshi movement was launched on the same day in 1905, and the date is now an occasion to pay tribute to handloom weavers and artisan communities of India.

The handloom sector is one of the major symbols of the Indian cultural heritage. It has been an important source of livelihood, especially for women.

They form around 70% of the weavers or allied workers in the sector. National Handloom day is celebrated to honour the handloom community and acknowledge their contribution to India’s socio-economic development.