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खखखख- खखखखखखख India’s Signature fabric By Manisha Singh A.D. VI

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Page 1: खादी हैंडलूम

खादी-हैंडलूमIndia’s Signature fabric

ByManisha Singh

A.D. VI

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Handloom vs Khadi

Handloom: Fabrics that are hand woven in basic manual looms with no automation.

Khadi: Hand woven with handspun yarns

*Texture is the difference (Small weaving errors in Khadi)*Hand spun yarn|Machine spun yarn*Handloom is finer than khadi

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Overview• Three types: Cotton | Wool | Silk• Leading producers: India,

Pakistan, Bangladesh

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Facts• Swadeshi – Swaraj• Symbol of self-reliance and independence• Khadi Day: September 19• Revived by Mahatma Gandhi (1920s)• Global demand• Poor man’s fabric to Haute Couture• Indian Flag Code• Patent War• 3.24 times energy efficient than mill cloth• Provides employment

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Fabric Profile

Name: KhadiType: CottonPlace: BhagalpurWeave: Plain Texture: RuggedColor: Golden BrownCost: INR 120 per meter

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Characteristics• Rugged texture• Comfortable feel• Eco-friendly• Versatile• Suitable for all temperatures• Durable• Unique and unmatched

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Manufacturing ProcessStep 1: Farming Cotton balls handpicked from the fieldsStep 2: Cleaning Separation of fibres from cotton seedsStep 3: Cardin -Collecting silvers Step 4: Spinning Silvers are spun into yarns on a CharkhaStep 5: Reeling Spun yarns wounded into reelsStep 6: Weaving Reels hand-woven into fabricStep 7: Dyeing Step 8: Finish

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The Flipside

• High maintenance• Cannot withstand harsh

detergents, machine washes and harsh ironing

• Gaps in the thread• Lacks fineness• Shrinkage

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Innovations in Khadi• Poly Khadi | Khadi Denim• e-charkha• Value addition: Hand painting,

Printing, Surface ornamentation techniques

• New product range: Bags, Home furnishings,etc.

• Brands like Anokhi and Fab India

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Thank you