India, Aug. 7 -- National Handloom Day is a tribute to weavers who shape India's soul - thread by thread, loom by loom, across generations

Every thread spun by an Indian weaver carries the weight of memory, culture, and time. On the 7th August each year, India observes National Handloom Day - a tribute to the hands that preserve our textile heritage through patience, precision, and quiet pride.

This day resonates deeply, reminding us that weaving is a living tradition shaped by community, history, and imagination. National Handloom Day marks the anniversary of the Swadeshi Movement launched on 7 August 1905, when Indians began rejecting foreign goods in favour of supporting local industries, especially handloom.

The act of spinning and...