HANDLOOM HERITAGE OF INDIA
7th August 1905- Monday- The day is important and is remembered for two reasons or better say for its cause and effect. Cause- To protest against the unjustified British rule in India, the then freedom movement leaders like Aurobindo Ghosh, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai and several others started a Swadeshi Movement asking Indians to boycott all British products and use only those made in India. Effect- The effect of this Swadeshi movement led to a boost to the handloom heritage of India which was then exploited at the hands of British. To commemorate this, it was decided in 2015 to observe August 7 as National Handloom Day every year. Ancient Indian handlooms were known for their rich...