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{{Short description|Date of observance in India}}

{{Infobox holiday
| holiday_name = National Handloom Day
| type = National
| significance = Commemorates the Swadeshi movement and honours the Indian handloom industry
| date = 7 August
| frequency = Annual
}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2025}}

'''National Handloom Day''' is observed annually on 7 August in India to honour the country's handloom weaving community and to highlight the contribution of the handloom industry to the socioeconomic development of the nation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=154978&ModuleId=3 |title=National Handloom Day on 7th August |publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.business-standard.com/lifestyle/national-handloom-day-2025-know-date-theme-history-and-significance-nc-125080601464_1.html |title=National Handloom Day 2025: Know date, theme, history, and significance |publisher=Business Standard |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref> The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of handloom products and protect this indigenous heritage.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mygov.in/campaigns/national-handloom-day/ |title=National Handloom Day |publisher=MyGov.in |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/national-handloom-day-2025-25-wishes-messages-more-to-share |title=National Handloom Day 2025: 25+ Wishes, Messages & More To Share |publisher=The Free Press Journal |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref>

== History ==
The date, 7 August, was chosen to commemorate the launch of the [[Swadeshi movement]] in 1905. The movement was launched on this day at a formal proclamation in the Calcutta Town Hall and was aimed at reviving domestic production and boycotting foreign goods.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://assamtribune.com/national/india-honors-the-swadeshi-movement-today-by-celebrating-national-handloom-day-1587561 |title=India honors the Swadeshi movement today by celebrating National Handloom Day |date=7 August 2025 |publisher=The Assam Tribune |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/national-handloom-day-2025-1820001326-1 |title=National Handloom Day 2025: Date, History, Theme, Significance and Objectives |date=7 August 2025 |publisher=Jagran Josh |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref>

In July 2015, the Government of India declared 7 August as National Handloom Day. The inaugural event was held on 7 August 2015, by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] at the Centenary Hall of [[University of Madras]] in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=154978&ModuleId=3 |title=National Handloom Day on 7th August |publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/when-is/national-handloom-day-2025-date-theme-origin-significance-and-celebrations-10174570/ |title=National Handloom Day 2025: Date, theme, origin, significance and celebrations |date=7 August 2025 |publisher=The Indian Express |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref>

== Significance ==
The observance of National Handloom Day is intended to generate awareness about the handloom industry among the public and to stress its importance in the national economy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/national-handloom-day-2025-date-theme-history-and-inspiring-quotes-2767150-2025-08-07 |title=National Handloom Day 2025: Date, theme, history and inspiring quotes |date=7 August 2025 |publisher=India Today |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref> It seeks to empower the weavers and artisans of the handloom sector, who are often from rural and semi-rural areas, thereby promoting sustainable livelihoods. The day highlights the cultural richness and artistry of India's indigenous handloom products, encouraging consumers to choose handmade items and support the '[[Vocal for Local]]' and '[[Make in India]]' initiatives.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/htcity-showstoppers/national-handloom-day-spotlighting-the-indigenous-handlooms-of-india-101754457618992.html |title=National Handloom Day: Spotlighting the indigenous handlooms of India |date=7 August 2025 |publisher=Hindustan Times |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref>

== Celebrations ==
[[File:National Handloom Day 2015.jpg|thumb|[[Prime Minister of India|Prime minister of India]] [[Narendra Modi]] attends celebration of National Handloom Day in 2015]]
National Handloom Day is marked by various events across the country organized by the [[Ministry of Textiles (India)|Ministry of Textiles]] and state governments. These celebrations include honouring handloom weavers with awards, launching new schemes and initiatives, organizing exhibitions, workshops, and seminars.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2151594 |title=11th National Handloom Day to be celebrated on 7th August 2025 |publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2153746 |title=Union Minister of Textiles and Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal exhorts the Handloom Sector to focus on Quality, new Designs and Sustainability |publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref>

State-level celebrations are widespread. For instance, in [[Telangana]], the government organises events to honour weavers and showcase the state's textile heritage.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-to-celebrate-textile-heritage-honour-weavers-on-national-handloom-day-on-august-7/article69901544.ece |title=Telangana to celebrate textile heritage, honour weavers on National Handloom Day on August 7 |work=The Hindu |date=6 August 2025 |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref> In [[Karnataka]], weavers are often felicitated for their contributions to the craft.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/five-handloom-weavers-felicitated-on-national-handloom-day/article69906409.ece |title=Five handloom weavers felicitated on National Handloom Day |work=The Hindu |date=7 August 2025 |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref> Southern districts of [[Tamil Nadu]] also observe the day with exhibitions and events to support local weavers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/national-handlooms-day-celebrated-in-southern-districts/article69905990.ece |title=National Handlooms Day celebrated in southern districts |work=The Hindu |date=7 August 2025 |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref>

Exhibitions are a key feature of the celebrations, such as those held at Delhi's [[National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum|National Crafts Museum]] to showcase diverse Indian handloom traditions.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/htcity-delhi-junction/national-handloom-day-this-exhibition-in-delhis-crafts-museum-weaves-a-tribute-to-spotlight-indian-handloom-101754475376754.html |title=National Handloom Day: This exhibition in Delhi's Crafts Museum weaves a tribute to spotlight Indian handloom |date=7 August 2025 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref>

=== 10th National Handloom Day (2024) ===
The 10th National Handloom Day in 2024 included participation from non-governmental organizations. The World Designing Forum, an organization that works with [[fashion designer|fashion designers]] and [[artisans]] to promote Indian [[handloom]], held events in cities such as [[Agra]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/agra-hosts-10th-national-handloom-day-world-designing-forum/articleshow/112431454.cms |title=Agra hosts 10th National Handloom Day & World Designing Forum |work=The Times of India |date=15 August 2024 |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/world-designing-forum-growth-of-indian-handloom-at-national-designer-awards-2024-2653709-2024-12-22 |title=World Designing Forum: Growth of Indian handloom at National Designer Awards 2024 |date=22 December 2024 |publisher=India Today |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref> These included cultural festivals and designer awards to showcase handloom products.{{cn|date=December 2025}} The events highlighted a vision for modernizing the sector while preserving its traditional roots.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/ias-ritu-maheshwaris-vision-on-the-10th-national-handloom-day-2579138-2024-08-08 |title=IAS Ritu Maheshwari's vision on the 10th National Handloom Day |date=8 August 2024 |publisher=India Today |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref> Handloom was also showcased at events associated with the awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/world-designing-forum-showcases-indian-handloom/articleshow/116714470.cms |title=World Designing Forum showcases Indian handloom |work=The Times of India |date=4 January 2025 |access-date=19 September 2025}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Textile industry in India]]
* [[Khadi]]
* [[Swadeshi movement]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:August observances]]
[[Category:Textiles]]
[[Category:Textile industry in India]]
[[Category:Observances in India]]
[[Category:2015 establishments in India]]

National Handloom Day - Revision history

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