Women set for saree walkathon in London on National Handloom Day
Updated: Jul 25th, 2023
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Around 500 women are set to participate in a first-of-its-kind saree walkathon, which will be held in London to mark National Handloom Day on Aug 7, and raise awareness about Indian handloom.
The women, wearing the drapes representing different states of India, will walk past the iconic and historical landmarks on Aug 6, London-based news website UK Malayalees reported.
The walkathon will begin from Trafalgar Square and move to the historic Parliament Square in Westminster, London, via 10 Downing Street.
The event is organised by the British Women In Sarees group and is supported by the Inspiring Indian Women group.
At the upcoming walkathon, a team of 30 women from Kerala will be showcasing the traditional settu mundu and handloom sarees bought directly from the weavers to support them.
They will also do a traditional Kerala dance at the Parliament Square before finishing off with a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
(Source: IANS)
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