National Handloom Expo

The handloom industry represents the diverse and rich cultural history of our nation and provides a vital source of income for those living in rural and semi-rural areas. With more than 70% of all weavers and related employees being women, it is also a sector that specifically emphasizes the empowerment of women. With its roots in nature, it uses environmentally friendly production techniques that need little in the way of resources and power, and it gives designers the freedom to develop to keep up with rapidly shifting consumer tastes and fashion trends. Every year on the eve of National Handloom Day on the 7th of August, the Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Tamil Nadu organizes the National Handloom Expo to celebrate the art of weaving. The expo invites more than 50 stalls from weavers across the country to display the handwoven textiles made of cotton, silk and other materials. The expo also consists of various food stalls to satiate the hunger of the spectators. This event attracts a large number of local and foreign tourists inviting them to stroll along the stalls and shop the handlooms.