National Handloom Textile Industry Productions Competition 2026 – Department of Textile Industry Sri Lanka

The Department of Textile Industry has called applications for the National Handloom Textile Industry Productions Competition – 2026. Individuals, institutions, private sector, cooperative sector and state sector creators engaged in handloom textile productions can submit their creations under 23 competition categories. Applications should be submitted before 30.06.2026.

National Handloom Textile Industry Productions Competition 2026

Department of Textile Industry – Sri Lanka

Competition Details

National Handloom Textile Industry Productions Competition – 2026

ජාතික අත්කම් රෙදිපිළි කර්මාන්ත නිෂ්පාදන තරඟාවලිය – 2026

தேசிய கைநெசவு நெசவுத் தொழில் உற்பத்திப் போட்டி – 2026

Important Dates

📌 Application Closing Date

30.06.2026

📌 Acceptance of Creations Closing Date

01.09.2026

📌 National Evaluation Date

23.10.2026

Competition Sections

Wedding Sarees
Pethampili Sarees
Motiffed / Jamdaani / Dumbara / Weft Jala Sarees
Colour Combined Sarees
Pallu or Warp Border Sarees
Sarees using specialised weaving techniques
Varied Sarees with artistic printing and fancy thread creations
Batik Sarees
Natural Dyed Sarees
Batik Creations (Other than Sarees)
Natural dyed items (Other than Sarees)
Gents Readymade Wear
Ladies Readymade Wear
Table Cloths and Serviettes
Table Mat Sets
Curtaining for Home Use
Bed Sheets and Pillow Cases
Handloom Clothes using new researches
Finished Goods targeting overseas markets
Wall Decorations
Rugs
Bedspreads and Cushion Covers
Wool Towels, Honeycomb Towels and Hucha Back Towel Sets

Who Can Apply?

Creators and craftspersons engaged in the Handloom Textile Industry under the State Sector, Private Sector and Cooperative Sector are eligible to apply for this competition.

Submission Instructions

Applications should be submitted by registered post.
The envelope should be marked as:

"National Handloom Textile Productions Competition - 2026"
Applications must reach before 30.06.2026.
Creations received after the deadline will be rejected.
05 successful creations from each Provincial competition section will be selected for the National Competition.

Postal Address

Director,
Department of Textile Industry,
Secretariat Building,
Maligawatta,
Colombo 10.

☎ 0112322895

📧 dtidev2000@gmail.com

Official Notice