FLO supports artisans and promotes Indian Handlooms on National Handloom Day

Women weavers are the soul of Indian Culture and tradition. These weavers contribute to over 70% of the total workforce. Handloom is a robust tool for women Empowerment in India.

The National Handloom Day is observed annually on 7th of August to commemorate the Swadeshi movement launched on this day in 1905 and honour the handloom weavers in the country and also highlight the handloom industry.

In line with the PM Shri Narendra Modi’s exhortation, 17 pan India FLO led by FLO National President Jahnabi Phookan joined in to create awareness in support of Indian handlooms and the artisans. This movement aimed to spread the richness & diversity of these products and support and encourage the women weavers.