| d="body"> | | | | types of apparels made from khadi silk are salwar |
| Introduction | | | | kameez, kurta pajama, saris, dupattas, shirts, vest and |
| Khadi is an Indian fabric. Khadi is also known by | | | | jackets. Apparels like kurta, jacket, sari blouses |
| another name 'Khaddar'. It is made by spinning the | | | | requires lining to be given to ensure its longetivity. |
| threads on an instrument known as 'Charkha'. During | | | | Previously khadi was dyed in earthy color tones and |
| pre-independence era the movement of khadi | | | | was used to make traditional garments but now |
| manufacturing gained momentum under the guidance | | | | designers are experimenting by dyeing khadi with |
| of father of nation Mahatma Gandhiji. This movement | | | | striking colors like limegreen, violet, baby pink, turquoise |
| of khadi manufacturing and wearing started as to | | | | blue, etc. Stylish garments like mini skirts, halter neck |
| discourage the Indians from wearing of foreign clothes. | | | | tops, racer tops, tunics, etc are made from khadi. |
| Khadi before independence was considered as the | | | | Khadi is hand woven and hand spun fabric which |
| fabric for the political leaders and the rural people. But | | | | takes time to be made. It is mainly manufactured in |
| now it has found its way into the wardrobe of fashion | | | | rural areas of India. In previous times it was considered |
| conscious people. The current situation is that the | | | | as the fabric for the poor rural workers & |
| demand is more than the supply. Earlier the type of | | | | farmers. But wearing khadi is no more for the poor, |
| khadi available was khadi cotton which had very | | | | many high profile personalities and economically sound |
| coarse texture and feel. However many varieties of | | | | people prefer to wear it. It is considered as one of the |
| khadi like khadi silk, khadi wool and khadi cotton are | | | | most beautiful Indian fabric. The khadi wearer gets a |
| available now, which makes it a fashionable fabric and | | | | royal and distinguishable look due to its fall and style. It |
| likeable by the masses. | | | | symbolizes luxury and uniqueness. |
| Its concept was developed by Mahatma Gandhi. It | | | | Government Policies |
| was a symbol for political agendas during the fight for | | | | Khadi and village industries commission' is the Indian |
| independence in India against the British rule. It was | | | | government body which promotes the usage of khadi. |
| primarily a means to provide employment to the | | | | Khadi production and selling comes under the small |
| unemployed rural population of India at that time. The | | | | scale industry sector. This government body was |
| Indian flag has to be also made from khadi material. | | | | created by an act which was passed by the |
| Thus it holds national importance, we could even call it | | | | Parliament. This gave a boost to the khadi |
| the national fabric of India. | | | | manufacturing sector of India, as a result many new |
| Overview | | | | outlets of khadi gramodyog opened all over the |
| Khadi is a versatile fabric. It has the unique property of | | | | country. These shops sell stitched as well as |
| keeping the wearer warm in winter as well as cool in | | | | unstitched khadi fabrics. Every year starting from the |
| summer season. This fabric has coarse texture and | | | | date- 3rd October to January 29th all khadi |
| gets easily crumpled, therefore in order to keep it firm | | | | gramodyog bhavans provide discount to the public on |
| and stiff, starch is to be added. This fabric on washing | | | | various khadi products. It comes under the category of |
| is more enhanced thus the more you wash it, better | | | | Indian handloom. This sector also generates |
| the look. Khadi is not easily worn out for years | | | | employment for the rural population of India. Indian |
| together, at least for 4-5 years. Very attractive and | | | | government conducts various exhibitions and trade |
| designer apparel are made by doing handwork on | | | | fairs in India and abroad to promote this fabric. |
| them garments made from it. Khadi spinning is | | | | The small scale industries engaged in manufacturing of |
| generally done by girls and women and weaving | | | | khadi gets economic redemption for the raw materials |
| mostly by men. During spinning of khadi the threads | | | | and production costs by Indian government. According |
| are interwoven in such a manner that it provides | | | | to a recent survey done it provides employment to |
| passage of air circulation in the fabric. Apart from this | | | | 14.97 lakhs of people, the total annual production of |
| unique property, it also provides warmth in winter | | | | khadi is 111.49 million sq. mtrs. |
| season which is quite surprising factor. | | | | Khadi over the decades has moved from a freedom |
| Khadi cotton is required to be starched so that it does | | | | fighter's identity fabric to a fashion garment. Today |
| not get easily crumpled. It comes in many colors and is | | | | there is such an increasing demand for khadi that |
| not harmful to the skin as synthetic fabrics. This cotton | | | | despite of the thousands of workers involved in |
| is very soothing in summer season as ample amount | | | | spinning and producing khadi fabric, the demand of the |
| of air ventilation is there, it has the capacity to absorb | | | | market does not gets fulfilled. |
| moisture therefore it easily soaks the sweat and | | | | Conclusion |
| keeps the wearer cool and dry. Khadi cotton comes in | | | | Khadi has gained worldwide appreciation as it is hand |
| plain as well as in printed fabrics. The most common | | | | made, durable, long lasting and organic in nature. The |
| outfit of made from khadi cotton is the'Kurta'. Many | | | | fabric is produced by the masses for the masses. It is |
| types of apparel are manufactured from khadi cotton | | | | associated with Gandhian philosophy as well as makes |
| like saris, salwar suits, fabric yarns, western tops, shirts, | | | | a fashion statement. Through the medium of khadi |
| trousers, skirts, handkerchief,etc. It is a very durable | | | | weaving, the weaver expresses art and designing by |
| fabric. | | | | the spindle and loom. It is widely accepted in the Indian |
| In khadi silk, the ratio of khadi and silk fabric is 50:50. | | | | fashion circle. Leading fashion designers now include it |
| This fabric requires dry cleaning. It shrinks about 3% | | | | in their collection by designing clothes with khadi |
| after the first wash. It is quite an expensive fabric. | | | | material. There is huge demand of it in international |
| Khadi silk provides a royal and rich look. The various | | | | market, especially in western countries. |