Bhubaneswar, August 7: On the occasion of National Handloom Day Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said Odisha has a treasure trove of exquisite handloom.
“#Odisha has a treasure trove of exquisite handloom honed over generations by dexterous artists and craftsmen. On #NationalHandloomDay, celebrate the rich legacy and craftsmanship of Utkala, the land of excellence in art,” the Chief Minister tweeted pitching for #Vocal4Handmade and #MakeInOdisha.
National Handloom Day marked countrywide on August 7 every year to commemorate the ‘Swadeshi Movement’ which was launched on the same date back in 1905.
It is celebrated to generate awareness about handloom industry that is a simple of India’s glorious cultural heritage.
#Odisha has a treasure trove of exquisite handloom honed over generations by dexterous artists and craftsmen. On #NationalHandloomDay, celebrate the rich legacy and craftsmanship of Utkala, the land of excellence in art. #Vocal4Handmade#MakeInOdisha pic.twitter.com/wARFS9NONd
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 7, 2020