All about National Handloom Day as PM Modi urges people to hop on GRWM trend
India celebrates National Handloom Day on August 7 every year to commemorate the historic day when the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905.
National Handloom Day is celebrated in India on August 7th to honor the country's rich weaving heritage. Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the skilled weavers and artisans, emphasizing their crucial role in rural empowerment, women-led development, and India's aspiration to become self-reliant. The Prime Minister encouraged citizens to participate in the GRWM (Get Ready With Me) trend by sharing their favorite handloom products and videos on social media using the hashtag #NationalHandloomDay.
The Swadeshi Movement, which began in 1905, inspired the celebration of National Handloom Day. This movement advocated for the use of indigenous goods, promoting regional knowledge and helping rural communities gain wider recognition. The Indian government aims to celebrate regional traditions and support handloom industries, which employ over 35.22 lakh weavers and allied workers, with more than 72% of them being women.
According to the PIB release, handlooms have deep historical roots, with evidence dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization. References to spinning and weaving can be found in ancient texts such as the Rigveda, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Kautilya's works. The government highlighted India's unique handloom traditions, recognizing the diverse practices followed across different regions and providing them a national platform.
The National Handloom Day celebration began in 2015, aiming to acknowledge the distinctive practices followed in various parts of India and give them a national platform.
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