
2016-08-06 00063-tod-001632 St. Johnswort & Bumble Bee
Apple iPhone 6 Plus – ƒ/2.2 1/1014 4.15mm ISO32 – Mission, MN
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2016-08-06 00063-tod-001632 St. Johnswort & Bumble Bee
Apple iPhone 6 Plus – ƒ/2.2 1/1014 4.15mm ISO32 – Mission, MN
Source: Sharpshot Nature .Com 00063-tod-001632 St. Johnswort & Bumble Bee
Location: L’Ametlla de Mar, Spain
Artists: Antonio Santoyo & Ali
For: Festival EFÍMURS
Year: 2024
Photo Credits: Angel Altes
““Por la boca muere el pez, dice un dicho con anzuelo. La boca esclaviza al hombre. El hambre pinta esqueletos.
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Almacenes de consumo para consumir esfuerzos. Trabajas mientras consumes y así te vas consumiendo.””
Antonio Santoyo & Ali
Source: Streetart – Antonio Santoyo + Ali @ L’Ametlla de Mar, Spain – Barbara Picci

Today is National Handloom Day 2024, celebrated annually on August 7th to honour India’s rich handloom heritage. The day promotes indigenous craftsmanship, supports weavers, and highlights the handloom sector’s socio-economic importance.
The handloom industry in India is one of the oldest and largest cottage industries, tracing its origins back to ancient civilisations like the Indus Valley. With a long history of cultural development, India’s handloom sector has preserved intricate designs and traditional patterns across generations. The Indian artisan community has excelled in preserving traditional art through contemporary adaptations that appeal to modern consumers.
Therefore, this year’s National Handloom Day theme aims to emphasise the integration of technology and innovation in handloom weaving, promote skill development, and expand market access for weavers.
This day also holds significant historical importance, marking the formal launch of the Swadeshi Movement in Kolkata in 1905.
This year marks the 10th Handloom Day in India. The inaugural celebration took place in 2015, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai. Today, Handloom Day is commemorated nationwide with numerous events and activities to highlight self-reliance and indigenous craftsmanship.
The Swadeshi Movement aimed to promote self-reliance and rejuvenate the domestic economy by boycotting British goods in favour of Indian-made products. Handloom textiles were notably one of the key products widely promoted during this movement.
It played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle by encouraging the use of local products and crafts among the Indian population. Handlooms, in particular, became a symbol of resistance against colonial rule, fostering Indian craftsmanship and empowering local artisans.
Mahatma Gandhi cleverly used the charkha (spinning wheel) as a crucial tool for political liberation, employing it as a metaphor for ‘Indian work ethics’ and a symbol of economic and social defiance against British rule.
The handloom industry is the second-largest employment provider in India after agriculture. According to the Handloom Census 2019-20, there are 3.52 million handloom workers across the country, with a significant portion being women (2.55 million, or 72%) and rural artisans (2.67 million, or 76%).
Every region in India boasts unique variations of handloom weaving with natural fibers, each reflecting its traditional values. The production of these textiles honours India’s centuries-old handloom weaving heritage while promoting sustainable fashion.
Customers from around the globe are captivated by the unique weaves, designs, and traditional motifs of items such as Banarasi, Jamdani, Baluchari, Madhubani, Kosa, Ikkat, Patola, Tussar Silk, Maheshwari, Moirang Phee, Phulkari, Laheriya, Khandua, and Tangaliya, among others. Banarasi silk sarees, Kanchipuram silk, Pashmina shawls, and Madhubani paintings each hold a distinct place in the market.
Handloom products significantly contribute to India’s export earnings, totaling $1802.36 million during April-March 2024. The primary importers of Indian products include the US, the UK, Germany, and Japan, with other significant markets being the UAE, France, Latin American countries, Italy, the Netherlands, and Canada. The handloom sector accounts for around 14% of industrial production, 4% of GDP, and 13% of export earnings in India, playing a vital role in the rural economy.
Despite its rich heritage and significant workforce, the industry faces numerous challenges, such as competition from power looms and global markets, supply chain issues, changing consumer preferences, and economic pressures.
The Indian handloom industry is at a crossroads where tradition meets modernity, and challenges coexist with opportunities. By embracing sustainability, leveraging government support, integrating technology, fostering collaborations, investing in skill development, and promoting cultural tourism, the timeless appeal of Indian handlooms can secure a vibrant and prosperous future.
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–Kaushal Kishore
Source: Indian Handloom Industry: A Rich Past and a Promising Future – Kaushal Kishore

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