(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
On National Handloom Day, Mugdha Sinha, IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, shared a heartfelt tribute to India’s weaving traditions, capturing the essence of the craft in the phrase — Ek Dhage Ki Pehchaan, Ek Bunkar, Ek Kalakaar ka Sammaan.

In her reflection, Sinha highlights the sari — India’s unstitched garment of elegance and history — as one of the earliest and most enduring elements of the nation’s traditional knowledge systems. Far beyond being attire, the sari embodies the principles of what the modern world calls a *circular economy*. From adolescence to old age, a sari can remain a companion, only growing richer in sentiment with each passing year. Often, it becomes an heirloom — a handwoven legacy carrying the touch of its weaver and the essence of its wearer, gifted lovingly across generations.

“There are no second hands in handlooms,” Sinha notes, emphasising their timeless value. Each sari, crafted on a loom, is not merely fabric but a living story — a testament to the skill of artisans, the continuity of tradition, and the sustainable spirit of Indian culture.

On this day, her words echo as an ode to the weaver’s artistry and India’s enduring textile heritage — reminding us that every handloom is indeed an heirloom.