Imphal, Aug. 7 -- Manipur celebrated National Handloom Day 2026 with a state-level programme in Imphal today, showcasing the State's rich handloom heritage and honouring the contributions of weavers and artisans.
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla graced the programme organised by the Department of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, Government of Manipur, under the theme "Threads of Tradition: Weaving Culture Through Handloom."A handloom exhibition featuring a wide range of traditional products from Manipur was also organised. The Governor, along with other dignitaries, released a Data Book on Handloom and a coffee table book titled "Threads of Heritage: Traditional & GI-Tagged Handwoven Stoles of Manipur."State Awards for 2025-26 were presented to ou...