Khaadi, a term derived from 'khaddar', is a handspun fabric that has been a symbol of India's textile heritage for many years. It is a fabric that embodies a worldview of the past and represents the struggle of Indians for their freedom.
The first Khaadi fabric was crafted during the Boycott movement in India, when foreign goods were shunned as part of the Swadeshi Movement. This led to an alternative to British textiles, which was highly publicized. Gandhi Ji believed that this handwoven Khaadi fabric would bring about better changes to the daily lives of people, beyond just sales.
He encouraged people to weave their own yarn and wear it with pride to establish and maintain the heritage of the country. This understated fabric was a way of highlighting the exploitation policies by the British.
Khaadi soon became the nation's signature fabric, with immense popularity and acceptance among Indians. Even today, nearly seven decades after independence, Khaadi has its place in the closet of almost every Indian household in some form or the other.
Over the years,Ā itĀ has evolved and become more refined, with different modifications and changes. While it is usually manufactured from cotton, it can also be made from silk and woolen yarn (called Khaadi silk and Khaadi wool respectively).
Khaadi is broadly manufactured in two steps, first by converting the fibre into yarns using tools like spinning wheels, and then weaving it into the fabric using looms. This is followed by many other steps like dyeing and strengthening of the fibres.
Khaadi ,theĀ eco-friendly fabric has found its special place in the heart of end-users, not only in India but all over the world. It is a symbol of India's struggle for freedom, and its cultural and textile heritage.
We at AaMe have tried to bring this Khaadi to your in the form of sarees in contemporary designs andĀ beautiful color combinations , so that our Khaadi finds a place in your own ethnic wardrobe too.
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