Ministry of Textiles to Celebrate Women Weavers Through ‘Srijan: Voices from the Loom’

12 August 2026, Delhi: The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will organise ‘Srijan: Voices from the Loom’, a special gathering celebrating the women behind India’s handlooms and recognising their inspiring journeys, voices and contributions to the weaving heritage of the country. The programme will be held on 13 August 2026, at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The event will bring together 100+ women weavers from six handloom clusters across India, providing a platform to celebrate their lived experiences, resilience, creativity and role in carrying forward India’s rich weaving traditions.

The programme will also witness the release of an anthology featuring the inspiring stories, journeys and voices of these women weavers, bringing their experiences from the loom to a wider audience and highlighting the human stories that lie at the heart of India’s handloom sector.

The event will be graced by Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Textiles and Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms). Ms. Kanta Singh, Deputy Country Representative, UN Women India, will be the Guest of Honour.

‘Srijan: Voices from the Loom’ seeks to place women weavers at the centre of the conversation on India’s handloom heritage, acknowledging not only their contribution to the sector but also their individual journeys, aspirations and voices.