Weaving a Nation's Pride: Delhi Celebrates National Handloom Day

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged citizens to celebrate National Handloom Day by embracing Indian textiles. A special event highlighted the cultural richness and self-reliance of India's handloom industry. The day featured exhibitions and fashion shows showcasing diverse handloom products and designers promoting Khadi internationally.

In a call to embrace India's rich textile heritage, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged citizens to wear handloom fabrics with pride as part of National Handloom Day celebrations.

During a special event organized by the Delhi government, Gupta invited all to share their handloom outfits on social media, saying, "We can express our love for our country by just wearing our own fabric." The event, 'Vastra Katha 2025,' included a day-long exhibition featuring GI-tagged handloom products from across the nation and a fashion show highlighting Khadi's evolution from traditional wear to global fashion trends.

The exhibition showcased a variety of products including Banarasi zari sarees and Pashmina, drawing large crowds. Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasized the government's goal to position handloom as a fashion icon and announced forthcoming collections by celebrated designers. The event concluded with a theme-based fashion show and segments showcasing designs by Rahul Mishra, Sanjay Garg, and Rina Dhaka, attended by diplomats and high-ranking officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)