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šŸŽ‰ National Handloom Day – A Proud Salute to Our Weavers! šŸ‡®šŸ‡³šŸ§µ

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 šŸ§µšŸ‡®šŸ‡³. It marks the 1905 Swadeshi MovementĀ that promoted local textiles over foreign ones šŸ’ŖšŸ½. From Telangana’s Pochampally to Andhra’s Mangalagiri, India’s handloom is world-famous šŸŒ. This day reminds us to support local artisans, wear desi clothes, and choose eco-friendly fashion šŸŒæšŸ‘—.


What Happened? 🧶India just celebrated National Handloom Day 2025Ā on 7 August, and the buzz wasn't just about khadi speeches šŸ˜…ā€”it was about what to wear and where it’s from! TOI dropped a šŸ”„list of 10 handloom sareesĀ that every desi diva (and fashion bro) should know about.

So what’s the big deal, bro? šŸ¤” Handloom isn’t just tradition—it's also eco-friendly, local, and hella stylish. šŸ’š

Flashback / ContextĀ Launched in 2015, National Handloom Day honours the Swadeshi MovementĀ (1905). šŸ‡®šŸ‡³ That’s 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

  1. Pochampally Ikat (Telangana):Ā Geometry meets glam. Worn by queens, now flaunted by cool teens.

  2. Banarasi (Uttar Pradesh):Ā Wedding ka OG! šŸ’ Gold threads, royal vibes.

  3. Chanderi (Madhya Pradesh):Ā Feather-light, perfect for your summer Insta reel.

  4. Sambalpuri (Odisha):Ā Traditional + trendy = power move.

  5. Kanjeevaram (Tamil Nadu):Ā Bold colours, boss bride energy.

  6. Muga Silk (Assam):Ā Golden hue, zero dye = eco queen flex.

  7. Phulkari (Punjab):Ā Not a saree by default, but dupattas are

  8. Pashmina (Kashmir):Ā Winter wear that slays with grace.

  9. Kalamkari (AP & Telangana):Ā Painted by hand, made for the ā€˜gram.

  10. Pochampalli (Telangana):Ā Contrast border game STRONG.

Who Gains & Who Loses?Ā  Local Weavers & Women’s Co-ops:Ā More orders = more income Youth Designers:Ā Handloom x Streetwear = New DropsāŒ Fast Fashion Giants:Ā Sorry bro, polyester is out

People’s Angle šŸ’°Handloom sarees aren’t cheap—but they’re value for money. šŸ’Ž You get artisan-made, natural fabrics that last yearsĀ (unlike mass-market stuff that tears after 2 reels šŸ§µāž”ļøšŸ—‘ļø).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 🧶Indian Gen-Z is rewriting the rulebook. šŸ“– We’re mixing dad’s Pochampally with Jordan 1s. We’re saying namasteĀ to handlooms not out of guilt, but for style that speaks. šŸ’¬ Let's flex our roots, support the real MVPs—our weavers—and make ā€œhandmadeā€ the next hype wave.


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