How does Khadi Made
Khadi is more than just fabric—it is a process. Any material, whether cotton, hemp, or linen, can become khadi when it is hand-spun and handwoven. What makes khadi unique is its natural ability to adapt: it keeps you cool in summer, warm in winter, and allows the skin to breathe. A truly sustainable and timeless choice.
- Cotton Cultivation : Our khadi journey begins in India’s high-quality cotton-growing regions, where farmers cultivate sustainable cotton using traditional, eco-conscious methods. The cotton is hand-harvested by rural communities, especially women, ensuring both fiber quality and dignified livelihoods. After harvesting, the cotton undergoes manual ginning and cleaning, where seeds are removed, and fibers are combed through traditional methods — preparing them for the artisanal spinning stage.
- Hand Spinning on the Charkha : The carded cotton is hand-spun using a charkha (spinning wheel), a process that gives khadi its soul. This slow, rhythmic act is often performed by women artisans in their homes, allowing flexibility, dignity, and direct income.
- Natural & Azo-Free Dyeing : We use plant-based or azo-free dyes that are gentle on the skin and the Earth. Artisans use age-old techniques to dye the yarn in earthy hues — from indigo to madder red — ensuring our clothing is as safe as it is sustainable.
- Weaving: Once dyed and dried, the threads are carefully warped and aligned on handlooms, setting the foundation for weaving. In rural clusters like Mandvi, Gujarat, skilled artisans take over with deep-rooted knowledge and patience. Using traditional looms, they handweave each meter of fabric, interlacing yarns to create breathable, textured, and timeless khadi cloth — every weave carrying a story of heritage and craft.