Khadi fabric

Khadi fabric

Khadi is a catchall term for all hand spun and hand woven clothes – the fabric can be made of cotton, silk, wool or other fibers. Khadi embodies the ancient Indian culture – beginning with the Mohenjo-Daro civilization around 1500 BC .Indian fabrics have been famous throughout the world since ancient times. They included a wide range of weaves, texture and thickness - from coarse cloth to the highly refined fabric made in Dhaka and Banaras .This tradition of handmade cloth was being lost to machine made fabric in the nineteenth century. It was revived by Gandhi in the early twentieth century, when he made it a symbol for India’s non-violent movement for Independence. It also became an effective vehicle for people’s empowerment and a symbol of decentralized economy and political systems. The textile is very versatile. It can be used for a variety of products. Apart from traditional usage like clothing and bed linen, khadi lends itself to modern lifestyle usage. It makes attractive lampshades, cushion covers, patchwork
quilts, activity bags, aprons and tea towels. It can be appliqued on cloth to make good wall hangings. It is only in India that hand spun and hand woven cotton cloth is made in large quantities and provides sustenance to over a million people. They are mainly women from some of the poorest communities in India.

Khadi Shari

Khadi Cotton Fabric

Khadi can be cotton, silk or wool. The difference between Khadi and handloom is apparent in the texture. The small weaving errors give it the particular Khadi charm. Khadi blends with other fibers to make raw Silk Khadi, Tussar Silk, Matka Khadi, Poly Khadi, and many more. Khadi has the unique property of keeping the wearer warm in winter and cool in summer. The more you wash it, the better it looks and feels. Khadi is more than a fabric; it is a way of life…. It stands for independence and for going back to the basics. 

Khadi Cotton Fabric

Khadi Ramp Walk Dress

Khadi over the decades has moved from a freedom fighter’s identity fabric to a fashion garment.

Khadi Ramp Walk Dress

Khadi Jacket

And while it continues to be a symbol of freedom, it also represents an evolving India - the best of India's past endures in this ancient weave, yet it embraces elements of contemporary India to find a new synthesis and relevance. Khadi is ripe for re-incarnation as a livery of young surging India. It is stylish, crisp and can be used in any form. Each time this beautiful fabric makes an appearance on the ramp, it steals the limelight with its simple look, uniqueness, versatility and freshness.

Khadi Jacket

Khadi Coat Pant

The world is becoming more ecologically and ethically aware. Reducing our carbon foot print by using low energy alternatives is the mantra. Khadi represents a spiritual and a sustainable way of life.

Khadi Coat Pant