07th August-National handloom Day, observed in India to honor the rich legacy of India’s Handloom industry and the artisans who keep them alive.Handloom industry is the second largest income generating industry in the rural India after agriculture.
Handloom as the name suggest, is a manual fabric weaving method where each piece is unique and showcases the artisan’s skill and creativity.
Handloom play significant role in preserving cultural of the region. Few popular handloom includes :
Banarasi-dates back to 14th Century, woven under the royal patronage in Varanasi. Weaved using silver and golden treads they are intricately woven into the fabric, creating beautiful patterns and motifs.
Chanderi-Originating from the town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh dates back to 700 years which got patronage by the queens and nobel women from royal house of Baroda,Gwalior,Nagpur and Indore. The royal family of Scindia help popularise Chanderi sarees,introducing gold thread motifs into cotton muslin fabrics.
Maheshwari- Yet another fabric from the Maheshwar town of Madhya Pradesh known for its cotton-silk weaving was originated in 18th Century by Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar.
Pochampally-This handloom craft is admired globally comes from Bhoodan Pochampally,Telangana. It’s best known for its Ikat-style weaving, where patterns are dyed onto threads before weaving
Bandhani-Bandhej or Bandhani means to tie. This traditional art of tie and dyeing fabric in natural colour has its root in Gujarat and Rajasthan dating back to indus valley civilization and Khatri community from Gujarat became the primary custodian of this craft over generations.
Muga-It is known for its rich natural golden yellow color and exceptional durability from state of Assam.It is produced from the silkworm Antheraea assamensis, which are found in the Brahmaputra Valley in Assam. It is symbol of royalty and subject of prestige in Assamese tradition.
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