The fabric of yore in vogue

It was Gandhiji, who first promoted Khadi extensively in the 1920s India to discourage people from using foreign clothes, and to use spinning of Khadi as a means to generate rural self-employment. It was the most liked fabric among the patriots during the freedom struggle and even to this day you would notice most politicians using Khadi as their daily-wear to invoke the fundamentally idealistic image it naturally symbolizes.
Another interesting fact that set the fabric distinct is that Khadi is the only material that the Indian flag is allowed to be made in, although many flag manufacturers, especially those outside India, ignore this rule. Around forty million flags are sold in India every year.

From the national Flag and the freedom struggle, Khadi, fascinatingly has now moved on to become a fashion extravaganza for the rich and the famous. Dada’s humble drape is now gaining popularity with the people trying to make their fashion statements and the poor man’s fabric is finding its place in the wardrobes of many fashion Gurus and Celebrities.
It just took a good thought from a few smart designers to refurbish this admirable fabric, give it a plush touch and present it in the up-market with exorbitant price tags attached. Exemplifying a cool casual look otherwise, Khadi indisputably makes an ideal textile for the ramp with its distinct character spotting a unique look and its rich texture which speaks for itself.

Indubitably as Indians, we should be proud to promote and wear our own Khadi, but the next time you plan to go shopping for your Khadi wear, you could probably try visiting the Khadi Bandar near home, instead of going to a sumptuous designer boutique and paying a fortune for no reason or may be for the obvious.