# PM urges handloom videos as Bengaluru hosts weekend showcases 2026-08-06T19:27:16+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to share videos of their favourite handloom products, including “Get Ready With Me” clips, ahead of National Handloom Day on August 7. He recalled the Swadeshi movement launched on that date in 1905. Bengaluru will host exhibitions and artisan markets from Friday to Sunday, including showcases at Jayamahal Palace, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath and Forum South. The Times of India reports that handlooms are increasingly being worn for work and casual outings, rather than being limited to festivals. Featured Karnataka traditions include Mysore Silk, Ilkal, Kasuti and Molakalmuru Silk. The Hindu reports that handloom supports more than 35 lakh weavers and allied workers, with women making up nearly 72% of them. Government schemes include handloom clusters, improved looms, training and market-linkage programmes. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: handloom, Karnataka, National Handloom Day, textiles, weavers Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/handloom-moves-from-festive-wardrobes-to-everyday-fashion-and-global-markets/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/handloom-moves-from-festive-wardrobes-to-everyday-fashion-and-global-markets/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.