Tamil NaduSaturday, 8 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu handloom day 2026: Kalaivanar Arangam exhibition, Co-optex ‘Vettri Thari’ outlet and ₹22.25 lakh awards
Tamil Nadu marked the 12th National Handloom Day at Chennai’s Kalaivanar Arangam with an exhibition, a Co-optex outlet and awards for 11 weavers and designers.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu’s Handlooms Department held the 12th National Handloom Day exhibition at Chennai’s Kalaivanar Arangam, where Chief Minister Vijay inaugurated the handloom expo and the Co-optex ‘Vettri Thari’ sales outlet.
Key specifics
- The exhibition was held at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai, and ran for 7 days until August 13, 2026.
- Chief Minister Vijay inaugurated both the handloom exhibition and Co-optex’s ‘Vettri Thari’ sales outlet.
- State-level awards for 2025–26 were given to 11 weavers and designers, with cheques worth ₹22.25 lakh.
- Displayed products included Kanchipuram, Arani and Tirுபுவனம் silk sarees, Coimbatore Kora cotton sarees, and Salem venpattu veshtis.
- The exhibition also featured handloom products from other states such as Tantuja, Mrignayani, Gujjari and Bionica.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu current affairs match-the-following, handloom day, Co-optex, and award facts; remember 12th National Handloom Day, Chennai, August 2026, 11 awardees, and ₹22.25 lakh. TNPSC may ask which city hosted the exhibition and which sales outlet was launched.