Agra hosts 10th national handloom day

Agra hosted the 10th edition of National Handloom Day on August 7, organized by the World Designing Forum. The event highlighted India’s handloom traditions, featuring designer garments from across the country.
IAS Ritu Maheshwari served as the chief guest, and the gathering included participation from fashion designers, artisans, and weavers.
The event provided a platform for discussions on the future of handloom in India.
Industry veterans and emerging designers participated in panel discussions, focusing on preserving traditional handloom techniques while integrating them into modern fashion.
Srashti Kulshrestha, director of WDF International, and Shekhar Dixit, president of the World Couture League, emphasized the need to sustain these crafts.

Ankush Anami, CEO of the World Designing Forum, discussed the economic implications of a thriving handloom industry, highlighting its potential as a cultural asset and economic driver.
The event also announced a new Handloom Cluster and Designer Hub in Agra to foster innovation and collaboration.