š National Handloom Day ā A Proud Salute to Our Weavers! š®š³š§µ
- MediaFx

- Aug 7, 2025
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TL;DR:National Handloom DayĀ is celebrated on August 7Ā to honour India's rich handloom heritage and salute the hardworking weavers who keep our traditions alive š§µš®š³. It marks the 1905 Swadeshi MovementĀ that promoted local textiles over foreign ones šŖš½. From Telanganaās Pochampally to Andhraās Mangalagiri, Indiaās handloom is world-famous š. This day reminds us to support local artisans, wear desi clothes, and choose eco-friendly fashion šæš.
What Happened?Ā š§¶India just celebrated National Handloom Day 2025Ā on 7 August, and the buzz wasn't just about khadi speeches š āit was about what to wear and where itās from! TOI dropped a š„list of 10 handloom sareesĀ that every desi diva (and fashion bro) should know about.
So whatās the big deal, bro? š¤ Handloom isnāt just traditionāit's also eco-friendly, local, and hella stylish. š
Flashback / ContextĀ Launched in 2015, National Handloom Day honours the Swadeshi MovementĀ (1905). š®š³ Thatās when Indians said "bye Felicia" to Brit goods and made-in-IndiaĀ took centre stage. Fast forward to 2025, and handlooms are making a comebackĀ on Instagram feeds, weddings, and indie stores alike.
The Top 10 Sarees to Bookmark NOW
Pochampally Ikat (Telangana):Ā Geometry meets glam. Worn by queens, now flaunted by cool teens.
Banarasi (Uttar Pradesh):Ā Wedding ka OG! š Gold threads, royal vibes.
Chanderi (Madhya Pradesh):Ā Feather-light, perfect for your summer Insta reel.
Sambalpuri (Odisha):Ā Traditional + trendy = power move.
Kanjeevaram (Tamil Nadu):Ā Bold colours, boss bride energy.
Muga Silk (Assam):Ā Golden hue, zero dye = eco queen flex.
Phulkari (Punjab):Ā Not a saree by default, but dupattas are
Pashmina (Kashmir):Ā Winter wear that slays with grace.
Kalamkari (AP & Telangana):Ā Painted by hand, made for the āgram.
Pochampalli (Telangana):Ā Contrast border game STRONG.
Who Gains & Who Loses?Ā Local Weavers & Womenās Co-ops:Ā More orders = more income Youth Designers:Ā Handloom x Streetwear = New Dropsā Fast Fashion Giants:Ā Sorry bro, polyester is out
Peopleās Angle š°Handloom sarees arenāt cheapābut theyāre value for money. š You get artisan-made, natural fabrics that last yearsĀ (unlike mass-market stuff that tears after 2 reels š§µā”ļøšļø).Also, many are made by women-led self-help groups, so your buy = their dignity
Looking to flip your fashion game without killing the planet? Handloom is your shortcut to sustainable swag.
MediaFx Take š§¶Indian Gen-Z is rewriting the rulebook. š Weāre mixing dadās Pochampally with Jordan 1s. Weāre saying namasteĀ to handlooms not out of guilt, but for style that speaks. š¬ Let's flex our roots, support the real MVPsāour weaversāand make āhandmadeā the next hype wave.













































