VIRAASAT:
“VIRAASAT”, a fortnight long exhibition dedicated to celebrating the 10th National Handloom Day began at Handloom Haat in Janpath recently.
- VIRAASAT is organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the Ministry of Textiles.
- The series “VIRAASAT”- the “Exclusive Handloom Expo” is a continuation of celebrations held during the previous year around the National Handloom Day.
- The event focuses on the glorious tradition of Handloom and Handicrafts. It also provides a market connection to the handloom weavers and artisans.
- The unique products such as Banarasi, Jamdani, Baluchari, Madhubani, Kosa, Ikkat, Patola, Tussar Silk, Maheshwari, Moirang Phee, Baluchari, Phulkari, Laheriya, Khandua and Tangaliya will be featured in this exhibition.
- The Swadeshi Movement which was launched on 7th August 1905 had encouraged indigenous industries and in particular handloom weavers.
- Since 2015, the Government of India decided to commemorate the 7th of August every year as National Handloom Day.
- The first National Handloom Day was held on 7th August 2015 in Chennai.
- It aims to recognise the efforts and skills of the community of weavers engaged in this sector.
