National Handloom Day is celebrated every year on August 7. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the National Handloom Day was first celebrated in 2015 to honour the contributions of handloom workers in the country.
Introduced in 2015 under PM Narendra Modi’s government, the National Handloom Day honours the Swadeshi Movement under Mahatma Gandhi, which also began on August 7 in 1905. Let’s look back the times when Bollywood celebrities have chosen handloom sarees on numerous occasions. (File Photo)
Deepika Padukone was a vision to behold in the deep red, embellished red Bandhani saree dotted with gota work. (Image: Instagram)
Janhvi Kapoor exuded grace in the white and gold Kasavu saree, complemented further by her golden jewellery. (Image: Instagram)
Alia Bhatt embraced the traditional Paithani saree with signature floral motifs, worn with a deep-neck embroidered blouse. (Image: Instagram)
Priyanka Chopra chose the elegant yellow Jamdani saree with leaf motifs to pick her Padma Shri Award. (Image: Instagram)
Mrunal Thakur looked beautiful in the regal and ornate purple and golden Kanjivaram saree. (Image: Instagram)
Sonam Kapoor stunned wearing a heirloom Gharchola saree in deep maroon. (Image: Instagram)
Genelia D’Souza looked beyond gorgeous in the classic off-white Chikankari saree with a matching blouse. (Image: Instagram)
Rekha was a mesmerising sight in the handwoven pastel pink Banarsi silk saree. (Image: Instagram)
Katrina Kaif looked fabulous in the intricate Ajrakh saree worn with a matching blouse. (Image: Instagram)