Crochet artisans attempt 14-km-long national flag record
Artisans and participants from across the globe contributed to a 14-kilometer-long crochet national flag in an attempt to set a new world record. The project, organized by Mahila Manovikas, aims to promote traditional crafts and encourage the use of eco-friendly materials over plastic.
Why it matters
The event serves as a community-driven initiative to promote national unity and environmental awareness through traditional handicraft.
A 14-kilometre-long crochet national flag was created at the Port Stadium in Akkayyapalem on Saturday, in an attempt to set a world record.
Organised by Mahila Manovikas under “Project Tiranga”, the event, titled “Largest Crochet Bunting”, brought together over 40,000 hand-knitted woollen flags contributed by participants across India and from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai.
The flags, tied in 14 rows along iron poles encircling the stadium, took roughly 12 hours to assemble, beginning at 6 a.m. Organisers said the attempt sought to surpass the existing record of 11.78 kms.
Madhavi Suribhatla, founder of Mahila Manovikas, said the initiative aimed to popularise crochet craft among younger generations and reflect national unity.
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