खादी हैंडलूम

खादी-हैंडलूमIndia’s Signature fabric

ByManisha Singh

A.D. VI

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

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

Pakistan, Bangladesh

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

Fabric Profile

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

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

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

The Flipside

• High maintenance• Cannot withstand harsh

detergents, machine washes and harsh ironing

• Gaps in the thread• Lacks fineness• Shrinkage

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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