August 7, 2026 10:10 AM
National Handloom Day: India celebrates weaving heritage, women-led workforce and global reach
India is observing National Handloom Day today, recognising the country’s rich weaving heritage and the contribution of more than 35.22 lakh handloom weavers and allied workers, over 72 per cent of whom are women. Observed annually since 2015, Nat...




