Celebrations
National Handloom Day is marked by various events across the country organized by the Ministry of Textiles and state governments. These celebrations include honouring handloom weavers with awards, launching new schemes and initiatives, organizing exhibitions, workshops, and seminars. [11] [12]
State-level celebrations are widespread. For instance, in Telangana, the government organises events to honour weavers and showcase the state's textile heritage. [13] In Karnataka, weavers are often felicitated for their contributions to the craft. [14] Southern districts of Tamil Nadu also observe the day with exhibitions and events to support local weavers. [15]
Exhibitions are a key feature of the celebrations, such as those held at Delhi's National Crafts Museum to showcase diverse Indian handloom traditions. [16]
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 designers and artisans to promote Indian handloom, held events in cities such as Agra. [17] [18] These included cultural festivals and designer awards to showcase handloom products.[ citation needed ] The events highlighted a vision for modernizing the sector while preserving its traditional roots. [19] Handloom was also showcased at events associated with the awards. [20]