New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Google has marked India's 80th Independence Day with a vibrant textile-inspired Doodle celebrating the country's diverse regional traditions, craftsmanship and cultural identity.

The Google Doodle for August 15, 2026, features a colourful textile patchwork artwork that brings together traditional Indian weaving and printing techniques.

According to Google, the illustration is a modified reissue of the iconic 2023 Doodle created by New Delhi-based artist and graphic designer Namrata Kumar, with the 2026 version featuring an updated, magnified font over the digital textile swatches.

The artwork is designed as a unifying textile tapestry representing India's varied geographic regions, cultures and craftsmanship.

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