Handlooms
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The Kunj: A cultural destination showcasing India’s handicrafts and handlooms in the heart of Delhi
Lifestyle | Aug 21, 2025, 10:31 PM ISTThe Kunj seeks to bridge tradition with modern markets, engage diverse audiences and position Indian crafts prominently on the global stage. The vision is to create a permanent, world-class venue where artisans, designers & cultural entrepreneurs collaborate, showcase and innovate.
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These handloom styles should be going viral for all the right reasons
Fashion & Lifestyle | Aug 06, 2025, 09:01 PM ISTNational Handloom Day is celebrated every year on August 7 and the day aims to honour the weaving community, recognise their contribution and preserve and promote India’s handloom heritage. Here are some handloom styles that should be going viral.
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National Handloom Day 2025: Theme, speech, quotes, posters and images
Events | Aug 06, 2025, 01:15 PM ISTCelebrate National Handloom Day 2025 with 30 inspiring quotes that honour India’s weavers, heritage, and sustainable fashion.
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Telangana govt announces welfare initiatives for weavers on National Handloom Day
Hyderabad | Aug 29, 2023, 03:07 PM ISTThe Handlooms Convention Centre is designed to host gatherings for handloom buyers and sellers, as well as Research and Development and other conferences.
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Himachal's Sharan to be developed as Craft Handloom Village
India | Aug 07, 2020, 07:09 PM ISTSharan village near the heritage village of Naggar in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh is among the 10 villages in the country selected as a Craft Handloom Village by the Union government.
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Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan, Janhvi Kapoor, Dia go vocal for local on National Handloom Day
Celebrities | Aug 07, 2020, 06:49 PM ISTPriyanka Chopra Jonas, Vidya Balan and Janhvi Kapoor went vocal for local, urging people to support Indian weavers, on the occasion of National Handloom Day on Friday.
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India's leading fashion icons call for #HandloomEveryday
Fashion | Aug 08, 2019, 11:52 AM ISTNational Handloom Day, marked countrywide on August 7 every year, saw leading fashion experts talk about going beyond one specific day for handloom products and celebrate #HandloomEveryday.
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Karisma Kapoor on National Handloom Day shares throwback picture from Biwi No.1
Celebrities | Aug 07, 2019, 07:52 PM ISTBollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, on the occasion of National Handloom Day, shared a throwback photo from her popular film Biwi No. 1 and said that her love for saris began post she began shooting for the film.
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Sui Dhaaga Logo: Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan narrate how they got their ‘Made In India’ logo made
Bollywood | Aug 08, 2018, 08:42 AM ISTSui Dhaaga Logo Reveal: Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan reveal Bollywood's first-ever logo made by artisans.
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From hand-painted kalamkari to hand woven fabrics; Make fashion statements with these handlooms
Lifestyle | Sep 22, 2017, 11:10 AM ISTFor those who want to give a different twist to their festive wear, try the hand-painted kalamkari on hand woven fabrics or a Dhakai blouse with a patan patola sari and grab eyeballs, suggested experts.
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India to boycott Parliamentary meet in Pak, PM Modi launches Handloom Day: Top 5 News Headlines
India | Aug 07, 2015, 09:34 PM ISTIndia will boycyott Commonwealth Parliamentary Union meeting in PakistanNew Delhi: India will boycott a Commonwealth Parliamentary Union meeting in Islamabad next month in protest against Pakistan not inviting the Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly,
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PM Modi asks actors, youths to popularise handloom
National | Aug 07, 2015, 02:58 PM ISTChennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged movie stars, youths and others to use handloom products to give a much needed boost to the sector."If movie actors decide to use only handloom and handicraft
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Try handloom fabric for ceremonial dresses: University Grants Commission
India | Jul 17, 2015, 07:42 PM ISTNew Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked universities to consider using handloom fabric for ceremonial dresses prescribed for occasions like convocations.The directive has been issued in the light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal
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Bengal MSME clusters to generate four lakh jobs: Mamata
Jun 23, 2014, 06:43 AM ISTKolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday said 152 micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) clusters have been set-up in the state to generate over four lakh jobs.Banerjee said on Facebook: "In 2011, our