# Modi urges Indians to buy handloom and share videos 2026-08-06T17:30:53+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to celebrate National Handloom Day on August 7 with the enthusiasm shown for Friendship Day. In an Instagram video, he asked citizens to buy and wear handloom products, support weaver families and share videos featuring their purchases. He also suggested that young people make “Get Ready With Me” videos in handloom outfits. Modi linked the observance to the Swadeshi Movement, which began on August 7, 1905, and said wider public support could strengthen rural livelihoods and showcase Indian weaving traditions. National Handloom Day has been observed by the Centre since 2015. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - economictimes.indiatimes.com - indiatoday.in - timesnownews.com - aajtak.in Tags: handloom, Narendra Modi, National Handloom Day, Swadeshi Movement, weavers Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/modi-urges-indians-to-buy-handloom-and-share-social-media-videos/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/modi-urges-indians-to-buy-handloom-and-share-social-media-videos/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.