Updated On: 08 August, 2025 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Every year on August 7, National Handloom Day is celebrated to recognize the invaluable contributions of India’s weavers and the heritage of the handloom industry. In 2025, the country marks the 11th year of this special observance

Vidya Balan. Pic/Shadab Khan
Actress Vidya Balan took to social media to highlight the importance of preserving India’s rich textile heritage on National Handloom Day.
In a heartfelt message on Instagram, she urged people to support Indian weavers by embracing handloom products, especially pure silks with the authentic Silk Mark Label. Balan encouraged citizens to take pride in their cultural identity and continue promoting indigenous craftsmanship. The ‘Dirty Picture’ actress, known for her deep love for handloom silk sarees, shared a video of herself visiting a facility where pure handloom silks are crafted.
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