Khadi-The Pride Of India

Posted by naharazizi on Friday, October 21, 2011



Introduction

Khadi is an Indian fabric. Khadi is also known by another name "Khaddar '. It is made by spinning threads on an instrument known as the' charkha '. During the pre-independence era 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 discourage Indians from wearing of foreign clothes.

Khadi before independence was considered the fabric of political leaders and the rural population. But now it has found its way into the wardrobe of fashion conscious people. The current situation is that demand exceeds supply. Earlier types of khadi available was khadi cotton which had a very rough texture and feel. But many kinds of khadi like khadi silk, khadi wool and khadi cotton are available now, which makes it a fashionable fabric million by weight.

His concept was developed by Mahatma Gandhi. It was a symbol of political agendas during the struggle for independence in India against British rule. This is primarily a means to provide employment for unemployed rural population of India to vrijeme.Indijski flag must be made from khadi material. Thus, the holding of national importance, we could even call the national fabric of India.

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Khadi is a versatile fabric. This is a unique property of keeping the wearer warm in winter and cool in summer. This fabric has a rough texture and easily folded, so to make it firm and stiff, starch has to be added. This fabric on washing is more enhanced the more you wash it, the better it seems. Khadi is not easily carry on for years together, at least for 4-5 years. Very attractive and designer clothes are made by them handmade garments made ​​from it. Khadi spinning is generally done by girls and women and weaving mostly by men. During the spinning of khadi nor are interwoven in such a way that provides a passage for air circulation in the fabric. In addition to this unique property, it also provides warmth in winter, which is quite unusual factor.

Khadi cotton is required to be starched, so it would not be easily crumpled. It comes in many colors and is not harmful to the skin as synthetic fabrics. This cotton is very soothing in the summer season, which is sufficient amount of air ventilation is there, has the ability to absorb moisture and are easily absorbs sweat and keeps the holder of a cool and dry. Khadi cotton comes in plain as well as in printed tkanine.Najčešći equipment from khadi cotton the'Kurta '. Many types of clothing are made from khadi cotton like saris, salwar suits, fabric yarns, western tops, shirts, pants, skirts, scarves, etc. This is a very durable material.

In khadi silk, khadi and the ratio of silk fabric is 50:50. This fabric requires dry cleaning. It collects about 3% after the first wash. This is quite an expensive fabric. Khadi silk provides a royal and rich izgled.Razne types of apparels from khadi silk are salwar kameez, kurta pajamas, saris, dupattas, shirts, vests and jackets. Apparels like Kurt, jacket, sari blouses requires lining should be paid to ensure its longetivity.

First of khadi is painted in earthy tones and colors are used to make traditional clothing, but now designers are experimenting the dyeing khadi with striking colors such as LimeGreen, purple, baby pink, turquoise blue, etc. Stylish garments such as mini skirts, halter neck tops, racer tops, tunics, etc. from khadi.

Khadi is hand woven and hand woven fabrics, which takes time to make. It is mainly produced in the rural areas of India. In previous times, is considered the fabric of poor rural workers and peasants. But wearing khadi is no more for the poor, many high-profile personalities and economically sound people prefer to wear. It is considered one of the most beautiful Indian tkanina.Khadi holder gets the royal and the unique look and style for fall. It symbolizes luxury and uniqueness.

government policy

Khadi and Village Industry Commission, the Indian government body that promotes the use of khadi. Khadi production and sale comes under the small industrial sector. This government body was created by an act which was passed by Parliament. This is an incentive for the khadi manufacturing sector of India, as a result many new businesses in khadi gramodyog opened across the country. These stores sell wire as well as unstitched khadi fabrics. Every year starting from the date of third October, this 29th January all khadi gramodyog BHAVANS give a discount to the public on various khadi products. It comes under the category of Indian handloom. The sector also generates employment of the rural population of India. The Indian government conducts various exhibitions and trade fairs in India and abroad to promote this fabric.

of small-scale industries engaged in the production of khadi gets economic redemption for raw materials and production costs of the Indian government. According to recent research done provides employment to 14.97 lakhs of people, the total annual production of khadi is 111.49 million sq mtrs.

Khadi over the decades has moved from a freedom fighter identity fabric for fashion garment. Today there is such an increased demand for khadi that despite the thousands of workers involved in spinning and producing khadi fabric, the market demand does not get filled.

Conclusion

Khadi has gained worldwide recognition as it is hand made, durable, long lasting and organic in prirodi.Tkanina is produced by the masses for the masses. It is affiliated with the Gandhian philosophy, and makes a fashion statement. Through the medium of khadi weaving, weaver expresses art and design in the spindle and loom. It is widely accepted in the Indian fashion circuit. Leading fashion designers now include in their collection for designing clothes with khadi material. There is great demand by the international market, especially in Western countries.

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