Bhubaneswar: The State Level 8th National Handloom Day is being celebrated throughout the State covering a week long period i.e. from August 7 to 15.
This is an opportunity for each and every citizen for respecting our age old weaving culture & tradition and supporting the weaver artisans, who have carried the profession from generation to generation with their exceptional skill and creative ability.
Handloom products of our State represent an inseparable art of our rich culture & tradition and act as a source of livelihood for millions of weavers engaged in this activity.
The objective to generate awareness on the importance of Handloom Industry and its contribution to the socio-economic development of the country in general. Boyanika is showcasing Office wear both for men & women, Contemporary dresses for youth, apart from Sarees and other Handloom Materials.
On August 10, Boyanika organized an Exclusive Fashion Show on Odisha Handwovens at Ekamra Haat in Bhubaneswar.
Vijay Amruta Kulange, Commissioner, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation will inaugurate the function in august presence of Shovan Krishna Sahu, Director, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Aboli Sunil Naravane, Collector & District Magistrate, Sonepur, Susanta Kumar Dash, Director, Textiles & Handloom and Shyambhakta Mishra, Managing Director, Boyanika and other dignitaries.
The function will certainly encourage the weavers to keep up their noble profession and inspire the young generation for the trade.