An Introduction with National Fabric of India “Khadi”

Abstract

In Khadi or Khaddar all step of operation conduct during the conversion of fiber to fabric id done by hands. In spinning the strand of fibers is converted into yarn in an instrument known as 'Charkha'. Prior to independence, the movement of khadi manufacturing gained momentum under the leadership of father of nation Mahatma Gandhi. This movement of khadi manufacturing and wearing started as to discourage the wearing of foreign clothes.

Khadi before independence was considered as the fabric for the freedom fighters, leaders and rural people. But now it has found in the wardrobe of fashion conscious people. Earlier the khadi verities are limited to khadi cotton which had extremely coarse texture and harsh feel. However many varieties of khadi blended with silk, wool and man-made fibers are available having excellent fashionable appearance.