When : August 7

Why :

• Swadeshi movement was launched on August 7 1905
• The day is observed to pay tribute to handloom weavers and artisan communities across India

Handloom weave in India

• Every state of India specializes in different handwoven weave. For Instance,
• Assam is known for Kamrup cotton and eri silk.
• Dimapur and Phek towns in Nagaland are known for backstrap-loom textiles.
• Andhra Pradesh is known for Venkatagiri fine cotton & silk weave, embellished with jamdani and zari.
• Odisha is known for Maniabandha weft ikat in fine cotton and silk.

Handloom Craft Villages

• On the occasion, three Handloom Craft Villages will be set up at
  • Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  • Mohpara Village of Golaghat district in Assam and
  • Kanihama in Budgam, Srinagar
• Craft villages will be set up by Ministry in collaboration with State governments.
• Handloom Craft Villages are being set up with the aim of providing additional attraction for domestic and international tourists. It seeks to promote well-known Handloom and Handicraft Products of the region.