Khadi – the word reminds us of Mahatma Gandhi. He made us realise that khadi was not just some homespun cloth but a revolutionary idea, a symbol of self-respect and self-reliance. We are aware of the ...
Once a humble symbol of India’s independence movement, Khadi is spinning a whole new tale in the world of fashion. No longer confined to Gandhian simplicity or dusty rural shelves, the handspun fabric ...
A man sitting near Khadi’s ‘Charkha’ Over a conversation at dinner, Aarti, my college friend from Mumbai, told me how she is an impulsive shopper of Khadi. The hand-woven textile gives her a feeling ...
As Gandhi Jayanti went by, we explore how this humble fabric created history and is still spinning the wheel in Indian fashion As Gandhi Jayanti went by, we explore how this humble fabric created ...
An exclusive showcase of 75 sarees upscales khadi’s aesthetic potential with celebratory colours, bead-button embellishments and intricate mukaish and baadla needlework The Naveli Khadi catalogue ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with khadi weavers on 27 August during 'Khadi Utsav' in Ahmedabad.(PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Khadi can become a source of inspiration ...
Indian Independence Day, celebrated on August 15th each year, is a momentous occasion that marks the end of British colonial rule and the birth of the sovereign nation of India in 1947. One of the ...
Khadi in Karnataka is stepping beyond its traditional image of sarees and panchas. The Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board is now giving khadi a contemporary edge, creating trendy ...
The 'Khadi Emporium' in Mumbai has been banned from selling fake Khadi products by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), reported news agency PTI, quoting a statement. The commission, ...
"The action came after KVIC found that the said Khadi Emporium at Dr DN Road was selling non-Khadi products in the guise of genuine Khadi. During routine inspection, KVIC officials collected samples ...
If you come across khadi material or a neatly finished outfit at any regular shop in your city, take a closer look. It could be duplicate or lookalike khadi material which is currently in fashion.