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National Handloom Day marks weavers' global push
The Hindu··7 Aug
India marked National Handloom Day on August 7, commemorating the launch of the 1905 Swadeshi Movement on the same date. Officials said the sector supports more than 35 lakh weavers and allied workers, over 72 percent of them women. Textile Minister Giriraj Singh described handloom as a strategic creative industry for global markets under the Viksit Bharat vision.
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What It Means For You
- Shoppers marking National Handloom Day can link purchases to livelihoods for over 35 lakh weavers and allied workers.
- Women workers, who form more than 72 percent of the handloom workforce, sit at the centre of the sector's story.
- Exporters can track GI tags, Handloom Mark and India Handloom Brand as trust tools for overseas buyers.
What's Happening
- India observed National Handloom Day on August 7, recalling the 1905 Swadeshi Movement launch date.
- Textile Minister Giriraj Singh framed handloom as a strategic creative economy for Viksit Bharat 2047.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to share handloom videos using the National Handloom Day tag.
How Handloom Became A Soft-Power Export Bet
- Handloom exports were about Rs 1,330.96 crore in 2025-26, led by markets such as the UAE and the United States.
- As of June 2026, over 29,400 Handloom Mark and 2,305 India Handloom Brand registrations were recorded.
- One hundred six handloom products hold GI registration to protect regional weave identities.
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