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National Handloom Day 2022: The enchanting legacy of weaves

Indian Express | 07/08/2022 08:02 PM | Click to read full article

It was in 2015, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced August 7 as National Handloom Day, a day to celebrate and honour India’s handloom weaving community. 

India as a country is rich in culture and craftsmanship and the fashion industry over the years has also played an integral role in reviving age-old crafts with a contemporary twist.

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