Indian Actresses Champion Handloom Heritage on National Handloom Day

On National Handloom Day, celebrated annually on August 7 to mark the Swadeshi Movement of 1905, Indian actresses are increasingly choosing handcrafted drapes over designer wear. Notable examples include Yami Gautam wearing her mother's red silk saree, Kritika Kamra in a bespoke Chanderi saree, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a handwoven Banarasi saree. Their choices highlight a growing trend toward sustainability and traditional craftsmanship, inspiring younger generations to embrace India's textile heritage.