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Celebrate National Handloom Day with Shaza

National Handloom Day is observed in India on August 7th every year. It commemorates the Swadeshi Movement with the aim of using locally produced goods, including handloom products, to support the Indian economy and reduce the nation's dependence on foreign goods. India has a rich tradition of handloom weaving, and there are numerous popular handloom …

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Let’s Embrace The Handloom Legacy

To celebrate India's largest emerging cottage industry the National Handloom Day is observed annually on 7 August, since 2015. With weavers creating products using natural fibers such as cotton, silk, and wool, the day focuses to boost the confidence and income of artisans and provide greater recognition to handloom products. This year, the main events …